HOW VAN GISBERGEN CAN CLAIM A MAIDEN SUPERCARS TITLE IN AUCKLAND:
Supercars series standings ahead of this weekend's Auckland SuperSprint (second last round of 2016):
* Shane van Gisbergen (Holden) 2812 points
* Jamie Whincup (Holden) 2664pts (148 behind)
* Craig Lowndes (Holden) 2427pts (385 behind)
* Scott McLaughlin (Volvo) 2351pts (461 behind)
* Will Davison (Holden) 2235pts (577 behind)
* Mark Winterbottom (Ford) 2139pts (673 behind)
How van Gisbergen can seal 2016 Supercars title in Auckland with one round left, December's Sydney 500:
* van Gisbergen must win all four 100km races in Auckland this weekend, a total of 300 points
* Nearest rival Whincup must finish outside top 10 in all four races
* That would ensure a 301-point buffer for van Gisbergen leading into Sydney 500
* Only 300 points are on offer at Sydney 500
