Brodie Kostecki's hopes of winning a first Darwin Triple Crown have been dashed after the Dick Johnson Racing star pulled out of Sunday's Supercars races because of illness.
Kostecki came into the weekend at Hidden Valley Raceway battling a virus, and it took its toll in Saturday's 200km 70-lap race as his helmet malfunctioned, meaning he couldn't receive water in the blistering conditions.
After the race, the 2024 Bathurst 1000 winner slumped to the ground and was rushed to the doctor.