Ryan Wood delivered a commanding performance to claim victory in Race 9 of the 2026 Repco Supercars Championship at Taupo International Motorsport Park on Saturday afternoon.
The Mobil1 Truck Assist Racing driver completed the 60-lap race in 1:30:28.703, securing maximum championship points in what marked a breakthrough moment for the team this season.
Broc Feeney crossed the line in second position for Red Bull Ampol Racing, finishing 3.036 seconds behind Wood after a hard-fought battle. The result continues Feeney's consistent points-scoring form in the 2026 championship campaign.
Chaz Mostert rounded out the podium in third place, driving his Mobil1 Optus Racing entry to a solid finish despite starting from third on the grid. Mostert's teammate Will Brown completed a strong showing for the Red Bull Ampol Racing squad in fourth position.
Matthew Payne delivered an impressive fifth-place finish for Penrite Racing, showcasing the team's improved competitiveness this season. Brodie Kostecki brought his Shell V-Power Racing Team entry home in sixth position after gaining two spots from his starting position.
James Golding secured seventh place for CoolDrive Racing, while Kai Allen claimed eighth for Penrite Racing, marking another points-scoring finish for the team. Cam Waters and Anton De Pasquale completed the top ten finishers.
The race featured several notable performances throughout the field, with drivers battling for position across the 60-lap distance. Jack Le Brocq managed to secure points in eleventh position despite starting from the rear of the grid.
Declan Fraser's day ended prematurely when his PremiAir Racing entry was classified as not completing the full race distance, finishing one lap down in 23rd position. Jackson Walls was the only non-classified finisher, completing just 50 laps before retiring from the event.
The victory marks Wood's first triumph of the 2026 season and provides valuable momentum as the championship heads into its next phase. With strong performances across multiple teams, the competitive balance in Supercars continues to deliver exciting racing for fans.