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Eli Tomac Stays Perfect in San Diego, Fends Off Lawrence for Round 2 Win

The KTM veteran leaves Snapdragon Stadium with the red plate after a last-lap defense that preserved his early championship lead.

Overview

  • Tomac passed Ken Roczen late and kept Hunter Lawrence at bay on the final lap to secure his second straight 450SX victory.
  • Official top five: Tomac first, Lawrence second, Roczen third, Chase Sexton fourth after a start-gate hit, Joey Savatgy fifth.
  • Sexton recovered from starting last to charge through 18 riders for fourth, limiting damage after his gate mistake.
  • Malcolm Stewart competed with a rib injury, a recently dislocated shoulder and a fractured scapula, finishing 10th one week after his Anaheim crash.
  • In 250SX, Haiden Deegan took the lead from teammate Max Anstie before slight contact dropped Anstie, and Deegan rode away to the win as the series returns to Anaheim on Jan. 24.