 This led to the team entering a Monster Energy backed car in the Fujitsu V8 series.At the endurance events, Thompson was paired with two-time V8 Supercar champion, Jamie Whincup.At Phillip Island, the #88 Commodore finished in 2nd Place, behind the team's #888 Commodore of Craig Lowndes and Mark Skaife, however at Bathurst Thompson and Whincup finished in 21st position due to Electrical issues.