James Nash experienced one of the biggest weekends of his career as he strengthened his way to his first World Touring Cars victory in Austria.

The Newport Pagnell racer banged an excellent second place in race one and grabbed the top position in the race two at the Salzburgring on Sunday.

After initiating on the pole, the Bamboo Engineering man was crossed by Norbert Michelisz but Nash was successful in capturing the lead before initiating a an ample gap on the remaining field. In the end of the race, Michelisz dropped to third position.

Nash just had to hold up the challenge of championship leader Yvan Muller. He was approaching at a faster pace but had to finally settle down for the second position.

Nash drove his Chevrolet Cruze splendidly and is a worthy contestant for the victory. He has managed to mark himself on the third position in the overall standings. He also managed to regulate the lead in the Yokohama Trophy for independent drivers.

Nash said that the awaited victory has finally arrived. He said that he had to work for it though Michelisz didn't let him go. So it becomes the case of the management of the gaps between the tyres.

Nash is enjoying his second season on international stage after turning out for Team Aon during his debut campaign in the former year.