Brett Lidsey has claimed his first podium finish of 2020.

The Northfleet racer clinched a second place Cup 5 finish for Sorg Rennsport during round five of the Nurburgring Endurance Series.

Lidsey, with co-drivers Ivan Berets and Israeli racer Moran Gott, took the flag in third following the six hour endurance race, but were elevated to second following a post-race protest.

The trio had been leading the Cup 5 class briefly into the final 30 minutes of the contest. Impacted by a traction control issue with the BMW M240i late in the last stint, Lidsey did a terrific job to overcome the problem and hold on to third place.

The winning No.650 car was penalised for not adhering to the rules during one of the pit-stops and so Lidsey, Berets and Gott were elevated into the runner-up position.

“This was the longest race of my career so I’m really happy to make the podium”, said the 28-year-old Liftout and Dornack supported racer.

“It’s absolutely fantastic to finish in second place, we’ve challenged hard for the podium since the start of the season so to finally make it happen is a great result and a big reward for the Sorg Rennsport guys who have done an amazing job.”

The six-hour race marked a change to the usual four-hour format. Lidsey and Berets had been contesting as a pair but were aided by experienced Israeli driver Gott.

Lidsey drove for the final stint having to tackle traction control issues as well as maintaining their podium position.

He added: “Every time we had any slight wheelspin it would change gear, so I was losing time having to change back down the box. Luckily enough we were far enough away from fourth place to take third at the flag, and after the appeal against the winning 650 car we were promoted to P2. It’s been a great weekend, fantastic result.”

Round six of the Nurburgring Endurance Series will take place on Saturday, October 24.