Driving on the simulator program iRacing, Xavier quickly rose through the rankings and joined a professional team, Automoves Racing, just six months ago.
He said sim racing had helped grow motorsport and allowed more people access to what could be an expensive industry.
In the past decade, however, sim racing has exploded in popularity as the technology has become more accessible and social media has given it a platform.
Big motorsport names like Formula One champion Max Verstappen, who has formed his own sim racing team to compete in global events, have also helped to push the e-sport into the mainstream.
Melbourne driver and content creator Emily Jones said the online culture around sim racing enabled her to have a career in motorsport.