That result gave the 25-year-old Crendon FASTRACK Honda racer second overall on the day at the Schoolhouse track in Northumberland, and means he is 15 points behind the Dutchman with 50 still up for grabs in the final round in three weeks.

It was also a great result for his team-mate Crendon FASTRACK Taylor Hammal, who made his MX1 British championship debut in stunning style by leading the first moto, then taking third and fourth place finishes. That gave him fourth overall, on the same points as third placed Josh Gilbert.

Hammal had a stunning debut in the MX1 series.