The standout co-driver stints of 2024

As the Repco Supercars Championship turns its focus to the Boost Mobile Gold Coast, co-drivers will step away from the spotlight after two bumper races at Sandown and Bathurst.

Some brought home trophies, some are keen for 2025, while others have their own seasons to complete.

There were the typical strong efforts by Jamie Whincup and Garth Tander, with veterans James Moffat, Dale Wood and Tony D'Alberto putting their primary drivers in solid positions in Bathurst.

While some made mistakes, like Lee Holdsworth at Sandown, others were no-fuss, and did what they were required to do. Some even did overs, like Tyler Everingham, who logged 85 laps at Sandown.

There are plenty more honourable mentions, like Kai Allen's efforts to push through the pain barrier in Bathurst, Cameron Crick's dual top 10s alongside Cameron Hill, Warren Luff's crazy save in Bathurst practice, Cameron McLeod's impressive speed, and the consistency of Fabian Coulthard.

Here are the standout stints by drivers that caught Supercars.com's eye.

Hazelwood's hard charges

Todd Hazelwood had a point to prove at Sandown and Bathurst, pushing Jamie Whincup all the way in September's race before setting the pace at Mount Panorama. Fresh out of the full-time game, Hazelwood muscled up Whincup at Sandown, only to pick up a puncture and drop down the field. However, he recovered and got Kostecki back towards the front, only for an electrical issue to end their day. Come Bathurst, and Hazelwood was the benchmark in the fastest car, holding an even extending the margin before Kostecki had to hold off Broc Feeney in a thrilling final stint.

Pye keeps his cool

Aboard championship leader Will Brown's car, Scott Pye was under pressure to deliver in both races, and did so despite a shock practice crash in Bathurst. Pye led from pole and kept Brown in the hunt for the win, with the Bulls changing hands amid a flurry of Safety Cars. Crashing on Thursday in Bathurst was a surprise, and Pye admitted he needed to rebuild confidence. However, he duly delivered on race day despite the #1 and #88 being clear, ultimately putting Brown in the box seat for the championship.

Murray's star rises

Already assured of a 2025 drive, Cooper Murray showed what he's capable of with two stunning charges at Sandown and Bathurst. The Triple Eight wildcard started 18th for both races, but Murray drove out of his skin and beyond his years to keep the likes of Cam Waters and Chaz Mostert at bay in the closing stages of Sandown. Come Bathurst, and he took over from Craig Lowndes and powered through the field, holding down a top 10 position before a pit limiter penalty cost them dearly. Regardless, Murray fired a warning shot to his future rivals.

Wildcard's huge effort

While Bathurst was a day to forget for the Matt Chahda Motorsport wildcard, there was a bright spot at Sandown in the performance of rookie Brad Vaughan. The Super2 rising star put in 93 laps straight at Sandown and kept the MCM Camaro in a position where it could deliver on its lead-lap goal.

Russell delivers again

David Russell was signed by Peter Xiberras to deliver silverware, and Russell did just that. Starting down the field, Russell and James Golding finished third at Sandown, with Russell recovering from a mid-race hit from Declan Fraser at Turn 9. A podium at been a long time coming for PremiAir Nulon Racing, but it was only fitting that their gun signing was key to their result. It was no surprise, then, that they backed it up with sixth in the Great Race, benefiting from a fuel-poor Richie Stanaway to pick up PremiAir's best Bathurst result.

Young gun's big debut

A day after winning his first Super2 race, Aaron Cameron put in a massive triple stint in Bathurst in Aaron Love's CoolDrive Ford. Cameron threw down 85 consecutive laps in the Great Race, with Cooper Murray (83) the only other co-driver to record 70 or more laps in the race.

Ojeda ploughs on

Jayden Ojeda was superb in both races, and alongside Jack Le Brocq, held fourth position at Sandown and Bathurst before late heartbreak on both occasions. Various issues kept Ojeda from valuable track time at Sandown, but he helped Le Brocq through the field before a Matt Payne tap ended their hopes within sight of the end. Come Bathurst, and the Tyrepower Camaro was solid in fourth before a late Safety Car dropped them down the field.