Whincup rues mistake-ridden weekend

The Triple Eight driver came into the third-last round of the season 143 points adrift of McLaughlin, only for the margin to blow out to 215 after three tough races at The Bend.It could have been much worse, too, Whincup having been on track to dump bulk points in Saturday's opener after clashing with McLaughlin on the opening lap.As McLaughlin charged back into podium contention, Whincup ...