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Ford Performance Racing took a clean sweep of V8 Supercars' trip to Phillip Island with Mark Winterbottom taking opening race honours and Will Davison triumphing in the second.

Ford Performance Racing man Will Davison has extended his advantage atop the V8 Supercars championship standings with a race one victory and third spot in the second run at the Hamilton Street Circuit.

Jamie Whincup and Will Davison confirmed their positions as early V8 Supercars title favourites at Symmons Plains Raceway with each taking a win and a third place at the Tasmanian venue.

Jamie Whincup began his pursuit of a fourth V8 Supercars title in the best possible fashion with victory in Saturday's season opener.

GT ace Craig Baird will join Lee Holdsworth at Irwin Racing for this year’s V8 Supercar endurance rounds.