Platt’s Heath’s Jake Hill continued his impressive run of form at Goodwood with runners-up spot on his debut at the iconic venue’s Revival meeting.

The Laser Tools BMW British Touring Car Championship racer has already won twice in West Sussex this season, taking victory in April’s Members’ meeting and leading the way in the Tin-Top Heroes class at July’s Festival of Speed.

This time Hill teamed up with Gregor Fisken, sharing a 1954 HWM Jaguar in the Freddie March Memorial Trophy.

"I received the invitation via the organisers about a fortnight ago,” said Hill, “and was absolutely delighted, not least to be given the chance to drive this special car and to share with such a brilliant driver as Gregor in the Freddie March Trophy.

“I sat in the car for the first time on Thursday and was 'Wow' with what I was seeing. I must admit to being a little daunted by driving something as rare and valuable as the HWM, but thanks to Gregor's advice and guidance I felt well-prepared for practice."

After Fisken set a strong pace in the first part of Friday morning's 30-minute practice session, putting the car initially in the top-three of the 28-strong entry, Hill took over for his first-ever drive in a 1950s sports car and in the remaining 15 minutes of the session managed a 1min30.064sec to qualify fourth.

Former F1 driver Jenson Button took pole in his 1953 C-Type Jaguar.

Fisken gained an early place for third, with Richard Wilson’s 1957 Maserati 250 S in second behind Alex Buncombe, sharing the C-Type driving duties with Button.

As the race progressed into the gloom, Hill set his and the car’s fastest lap of the weekend, a 1.29.983 - just two tenths of a second slower than Richard Bradley in the Maserati, and quicker than Button's 1.30.071 best.

But drama was not too far away and Button began losing pace before the lead changed hands, Bradley passing, and when the 2009 world champion retired with five laps to go, Hill and Fisken inherited second place - with their spot on the podium complemented with the traditional rostrum cigars.

“This is incredibly special,” Hill said. “To make my debut in this car and with Gregor is such an honour. Thanks so very much to everyone - including of course the car’s owner, Jonathan Turner - who have made this possible for me.

“The car never missed a beat, and I hope I've shown I can look after something as precious as this - that was my main goal - but to finish runner-up and get the famous cigar is brilliant! I really hope I can do this again next year - it's been so cool!"

Hill, who also finished fourth in class racing a Chevron at Paul Ricard in France the previous week, returns to BTCC action at Silverstone on September 23-24 sitting third in the standings, 62 points behind leader Ash Sutton.