2023 SUPERCROSS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 5 OF 17)
2023 SUPERCROSS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 5 OF 17)
Tampa delivered in both classes this weekend as both the 450 and 250 Main Events had us at the edge of our seats in excitement. In the 250 class, Hunter Lawrence already had the red plate but a drastic mistake in the Main Event would shake things up as the race came to a close. In the 450 class, we had expected it to be another Eli Tomac show but when a bad start and top riders in the class mix, things started to get chaotic as the night came to an end.
So scroll down below to get a brief synopsis of the Main Events but make sure to check out our Race Results post to find out all the details of Tampa.
Scroll below to see the 2023 Supercross season point standings after Round 5 of 17, presented by Thor Mx.
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Photos by Brian Converse
450 CLASS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 5 OF 17)
A lot of fantasy picks this weekend didn’t make people happy.
We’re still waiting for a race this season when the 450 class disappoints. Fortunately for us, Tampa did not. Eli Tomac would be cursed with a poor start during the Main Event while Cooper Webb and Chase Sexton would fly away from the pack within just a few turns.
Eventually, the gap between the leaders would evaporate with Cooper Webb playing mind games for about six minutes. Chase Sexton would fall under pressure through the whoops section resulting in Cooper Webb breaking his win hiatus. Now, the lead for the championship is still under Eli’s control, but sits only two points from Chase and four from Cooper.
POS. | # | NAME | Total Points | |
1 | 1 | Eli Tomac | 113 | |
2 | 23 | Chase Sexton | 111 | |
3 | 2 | Cooper Webb | 109 | |
4 | 21 | Jason Anderson | 93 | |
5 | 94 | Ken Roczen | 92 | |
6 | 7 | Aaron Plessinger | 85 | |
7 | 51 | Justin Barcia | 80 | |
8 | 9 | Adam Cianciarulo | 67 | |
9 | 17 | Joey Savatgy | 67 | |
10 | 45 | Colt Nichols | 61 | |
11 | 28 | Christian Craig | 59 | |
12 | 14 | Dylan Ferrandis | 56 | |
13 | 15 | Dean Wilson | 47 | |
14 | 46 | Justin Hill | 40 | |
15 | 32 | Justin Cooper | 32 | |
16 | 12 | Shane McElrath | 28 | |
17 | 80 | Kevin Moranz | 18 | |
18 | 60 | Justin Starling | 18 | |
19 | 11 | Kyle Chisholm | 16 | |
20 | 27 | Malcolm Stewart | 15 | |
21 | 751 | Josh Hill | 14 | |
22 | 47 | Fredrik Noren | 14 | |
23 | 44 | Benny Bloss | 13 | |
24 | 68 | Cade Clason | 12 | |
25 | 25 | Marvin Musquin | 11 | |
26 | 519 | Joshua Cartwright | 11 | |
27 | 78 | Grant Harlan | 8 | |
28 | 73 | John Short | 8 | |
29 | 140 | Alex Ray | 2 |
Chase Sexton is only two points away from Eli Tomac, but will his mistakes in the final moments of races hold him back?
A questionable block pass on Justin Barcia would result in Jason’s struggle throughout the night despite looking incredibly fast and possibly the contender for a win in Tampa.
250 EAST CLASS POINT STANDINGS (AFTER ROUND 2 OF 10)
Hunter Lawrence extended his lead on the championship, but not without having a couple close calls along the way.
When the Main Event commenced, Hunter would be nowhere near the front as the leaders pulled away. Eventually, Hunter would duck and dive through the field and catch up to the leader Nate Thrasher who virtually raced the entire Main Event with little to no competition.
Hunter would surprise Nate as the two collided at the exit of the sand section on the last lap. The two drag raced to the last turn with Hunter cutting off Nate’s line and taking the win.
POS. | # | NAME | Total Points | |
1 | 96 | Hunter Lawrence | 52 | |
2 | 63 | Max Anstie | 44 | |
3 | 238 | Haiden Deegan | 38 | |
4 | 6 | Jeremy Martin | 36 | |
5 | 128 | Tom Vialle | 33 | |
6 | 31 | Michael Mosiman | 33 | |
7 | 29 | Nate Thrasher | 31 | |
8 | 832 | Chance Hymas | 30 | |
9 | 58 | Jordon Smith | 29 | |
10 | 62 | Jace Owen | 23 | |
11 | 57 | Chris Blose | 23 | |
12 | 285 | Coty Schock | 23 | |
13 | 99 | Hardy Munoz | 20 | |
14 | 66 | Henry Miller | 19 | |
15 | 339 | Talon Hawkins | 16 | |
16 | 67 | Cullin Park | 14 | |
17 | 243 | Caden Braswell | 11 | |
18 | 247 | Brock Papi | 11 | |
19 | 125 | Luke Neese | 10 | |
20 | 174 | Luca Marsalisi | 6 | |
21 | 91 | Jeremy Hand | 5 | |
22 | 460 | Michael Hicks | 5 | |
23 | 170 | Devin Simonson | 5 | |
24 | 86 | Josiah Natzke | 2 | |
25 | 330 | A J Catanzaro | 1 |
Nate Thrasher rode very well at Tampa, but Hunter’s drive for the win is what would result in Nate’s second place finish.
A third place finish for Max Anstie would keep him third in the points.