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Teammate tangle can't stop Supercars champ

Ford's Scott McLaughlin has overcome a first-lap tangle with teammate Fabian Coulthard to continue his sensational Supercars form.

The DJR Team Penske star claimed his ninth win of the season on Saturday at Winton, finishing ahead of Tickford Racing's Chaz Mostert and Penrite Racing's David Reynolds.

The victory increases McLaughlin's championship lead to 232 points over Coulthard - the big loser after the pair collided on the opening lap.

McLaughlin, who started the race from fifth position, was jostling for position with Coulthard heading into turn five of the first lap.

As the defending champion went to make the turn, Coulthard's Mustang collided with the rear of McLaughlin's car and both went into the dirt.