Scott McLaughlin has continued his perfect start to the Supercars championship, guiding his Ford Mustang to a comfortable win in the opening race of the Australian Grand Prix.

The DJR Team Penske man started from pole position at the Albert Park circuit on Friday afternoon and was rarely troubled on his way to a third series win to follow his dual victories in Adelaide.

Teammate Fabian Coulthard, who also started on the front row, was second with Cameron Waters taking third in his Mustang.