McLaughlin over Supercars pain

Scott McLaughlin says he hasn't stewed on last year's agonising end to the Supercars season after losing the championship in an unbelievable final race.

Rather than feel sorry for himself about letting a maiden championship slip in most sensational fashion, the Shell V-Power Racing driver became engaged in New York to American partner Karly Paone and has put a positive spin on the pain of the Newcastle 500.

"To come down to the wire and be apart of that amazing finish is quite special," McLaughlin said.

"Even though people go 'is it hard to swallow?', it's very cool and a proud moment for me to even be in that position."

The rivalry between McLaughlin and the legendary Jamie Whincup, who…