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McLaughlin takes Supercars Island double

Ford's Scott McLaughlin has proved untouchable in his Falcon at the Phillip Island 500, with the Shell V-Power ace claiming a rare Supercars double.

The New Zealand driver has backed up his winning efforts from race one a day earlier by taking out the second 250km event on Sunday.

The 24-year-old started from pole in both races and again proved too strong in race 10 of the season to shoot ahead in the championship standings.

Veteran Nissan driver Rick Kelly looked to be a chance of edging McLaughlin for the first half of the 57-lap race but slipped up in his second pit stop.