“There is no doubt that I am pretty good company up here with Marcos tonight,” Ingall said. “I don't think people realise just how much effort it takes to pull off a one-two finish in a championship of this calibre.

“The fact that it has only been done once before in this championship 11 years ago gives you a pretty good idea. While I say that, there is no reason why SBR cannot achieve the same feat next season, but I think it's about time Marcos got the smaller trophy.

“I have to thank Ross and Jimmy Stone and all the SBR boys for another magnificent season. I also have pay tribute to Ford, Caltex, Pirtek, Bosch and all our other sponsors who have gotten behind this program and become part of our success.

“Hopefully we can be back up on this stage again next season.”

2005 AVESCO award winners

Best Volunteer Group: Eastern Creek – BigPond Grand Finale
AVESCO Media Award – Press: Guy Hand, Australian Associated Press
Best Presented Team: Holden Racing Team
Promoter of the Year: Clipsal 500 Adelaide
Champion Manufacturer of the Year: Holden
Champion Team of the Year: Stone Brothers Racing
Mike Kable Rookie of the Year: Warren Luff
Konica Minolta Champion: Andrew Jones, Team BOC
Barry Sheene Medal: Marcos Ambrose
Monroe Pole Award: Mark Skaife
Bartercard Miss V8 Supergirl: Renee Maurer
RPM People's Choice Award – Most Personality of the Year: Mark Skaife
RPM People's Choice Award - Most Popular Team of the Year: Holden Racing Team
Hall of Fame Inductees: Bob Morris, Fred Gibson