It was what would become the first of four consecutive round wins in the Grand Finale for Ambrose. In both 2001 and 2002, Mark Skaife had already secured the championship title before the final round of the series, and as such the V8 Ultimate was a dead rubber on each occasion.
Ambrose's victory set the stage for four consecutive round wins in the Grand Finale. In both 2001 and 2002, Mark Skaife had already secured the championship title before the final round of the series, making the V8 Ultimate a non-contest on each occasion.