SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 20: Fabian Coulthard drives the #12 Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Falcon FGX leads Scott McLaughlin drives the #17 Shell V-Power Racing Team Ford Falcon FGX during race 18 for the Sydney SuperSprint, which is part of the Supercars Championship at Sydney Motorsport Park on August 20, 2017 in Sydney, Australia. (Photo by Daniel Kalisz/Getty Images)

Fabian Coulthard demonstrated his racing ability again today at Sydney Motorsport Park, after finishing second in the 200km, 52 lap race.

After qualifying in 5th, the DJR Team Penske driver had a blinding start that nearly catapulted him into the cars in front.

He settled into 4th, and then took more fuel than other cars at his first stop.

That sacrificed track position early, but that came back to him when his second stop was only six-seconds.

He then drove up to and passed teammate McLaughlin for third, before passing Shane van Gisbergen to take second place, and his second podium of the weekend after victory yesterday.

He is now 107 points behind McLaughlin in third place in the Championship.

“The car was good, thanks to the Shell V-Power Racing Team,” he said. “It's always a very good race car. After the last few rounds, it's great to get back on the podium, get the win yesterday and close the points gap in the process. It's great to head into the Pirtek Enduro Cup with some momentum, I'm really looking forward to it.”