Investigators took GPS data from the officers' vehicle to prove they were going much faster than they told a number of investigations - including an internal inquiry and a coronial hearing.
Only after being presented with GPS evidence in the Coroner's Court case did the officers admit crucial statements regarding the chase were wrong.
There are now calls for high-speed police pursuits to be reviewed as a result of the death.
Bennett's family said while he "absolutely" should have pulled over he paid the "highest penalty for his stupid decision" and the "dangerous chase" contributed to his death.
But Lorraine Bennett, from Papamoa, said her son was not a "hooligan".
"He made a bad decision in that split second. My son was wrong for what he did and he paid with his life.
"The way we see it the police also handled it very dangerously and drove to speeds more than what they were permitted to.
"That policeman was only able to drive to speeds of 150km/h and he was going 177km/h. The police are not above the law. They are also human and humans do make mistakes."
"My son's death has been devastating to me, his family and friends, and to his daughter who is too young to fully understand her loss.
"We wish with all our heart he had just stopped and faced the consequences.
"We believe the police made a bad choice too and they need to face the consequences for that as well."
Senior Constables Cameron Orr and Michael Bednarczyk - the two officers leading the chase - are now awaiting Coroner Peter White's findings.
Snr Constable Orr was not licensed by Victoria Police to drive more than 150km/h, but admitted in the Coroner's Court case to reaching 177km/h just before Mr Bennett crashed.
The chase began after a different police vehicle spotted Mr Bennett's unregistered car, sporting cardboard licence plates, in Frankston, the court heard.
The chase wove through the back streets of Seaford, with Mr Bennett running at least two red lights at about 130km/h.
The officers were ordered to cease the chase around 15 seconds before Mr Bennett went through another red light - this time crashing into Diane McCready, leaving her with critical injuries, the court heard.
Mr Bennett later died in hospital from extensive head and internal injuries.
Mr Bennett's mother and Ms McCready have called for a review of Victoria's police chase protocols.
The officers also originally said that they "pulled over" after hearing command calls for them to stop, the court heard.
But after being shown GPS data, the duo later admitted in court they were still "moving" some 15 seconds after the abandon-chase call.
Under questioning from counsel assisting the coroner Tony Burns the officers denied they ignored important safety measures and that their "risk assessment" of the chase was flawed.
The Herald Sun understands submissions to the coroner will also include recommendations for better technology to help map police chases.
- The Herald Sun
