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Red Bull Supercars battle pleasing: Dutton

Red Bull Holden Racing Team boss Mark Dutton insists there's no animosity between Shane Van Gisbergen and Jamie Whincup despite a team orders mix-up in the Supercars event in Perth.

Whincup challenged a call to let Van Gisbergen pass him late in the 50-lap race under lights at Barbagallo Raceway on Friday, arguing his teammate wouldn't be able to catch third-placed Chaz Mostert in the remaining four laps.

Dutton considered Whincup's argument and withdrew the order, allowing the two teammates to battle it out of the final laps.

Whincup held on to fourth place despite Van Gisbergen having a pace advantage due to fresher tyres.