Supercars young gun Cam Waters has topped the time sheets in Friday's final practice session ahead of the Gold Coast 600.
The Ford star clocked one minute, 09.96 seconds ahead of Holden's Shane van Gisbergen and seven-time series champion Jamie Whincup.
Runaway series leader Scott McLaughlin could manage only the seventh-fastest time in the 25-strong field but not for lack of trying.
The Ford star admitted he was guilty of attacking the tough street circuit too aggressively after his uncharacteristic finish outside the pace setters.
"Today was about trying different things but I have been trying too hard - I have just got to tone it down a bit," McLaughlin said.