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Two drivers are expected to be charged over an alleged race at speeds more than 200 km/h on Monash Freeway, police say.
A pair of speeding cars allegedly overtook an unmarked police vehicle about 7.10pm on Friday 29 January.
The white Mercedes coupe and grey Mitsubishi Lancer weaved in and out of traffic, reaching speeds of 201 km/h in an 80 km/h zone, police say.
The Mercedes driver – a 30-year-old Keysborough man – was intercepted by police and blew a blood-alcohol reading of 0.065.
The man’s licence was immediately suspended. His car was impounded for 30 days at a cost of $932.40.
The Lancer driver failed to stop for police and continued to drive away at speed.
The driver was later identified by police as a 25-year-old Carrum Downs man.
He was interviewed by police on Saturday 30 January and served a notice to surrender his vehicle.
Both drivers are expected to be charged on summons with speeding, and driving at a speed and manner dangerous.
The Mercedes driver also faces a drink-driving charge.
Any information to Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000 or crimestoppersvic.com.au
