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Donington WSBK: Sykes holds off Rea for second win of the weekend

Tom Sykes secured his eighth consecutive World Superbike victory at Donington Park after keeping Kawasaki teammate Jonathan Rea at bay throughout the entire distance in the second race.

Tom Sykes, Kawasaki Racing Team

Tom Sykes, Kawasaki Racing Team

John Rowley

Tom Sykes, Kawasaki Racing Team
Tom Sykes, Kawasaki Racing Team
Tom Sykes, Kawasaki Racing Team
Jonathan Rea, Kawasaki Racing Team

Polesitter Sykes had a good getaway to lead off the line with Rea, third at Turn 1, taking advantage of Chaz Davies running wide to claim second.

The duo quickly separated themselves from the rest of the field, as the Ducati of Davies failed to keep up.

With the gap between the two rarely going above three tenths, Rea applied race-long pressure on Sykes, but waited for his overtaking chance until Lap 18.

He snuck past at the Melbourne Hairpin, only to lose the lead after running too deep one turn later.

Rea did not risk another move and settled for second, allowing Sykes to remain unbeaten at Donington Park for the fourth year in a row.

Davies completed a calm race in third, safely ahead of Lorenzo Savadori, the Italian passing fellow WSBK newcomer Nicky Hayden for the spot.

The duo, as well as Leon Camier, overtook Davide Giugliano in the early stages and, despite dropping back for a couple of laps, the Briton secured sixth.

Reigning British Superbike champion Joshua Brookes fought his way up from 14th to take his first top 10 finish since the season opener.

The Australian was demoted by Michael van der Mark in the end, slipping to ninth, with Cameron Beaubier, replacement of the injured Sylvain Guintoli, completing the top 10.

Race results:

PosRiderBikeTime
1 United KingdomTom Sykes  Kawasaki ZX-10R 33:55.601
2 United KingdomJonathan Rea  Kawasaki ZX-10R +2.017
3 United KingdomChaz Davies  Ducati 1199 Panigale R +4.437
4 ItalyLorenzo Savadori  Aprilia RSV4 RF +6.423
5 United KingdomLeon Camier  MV Agusta 1000 F4 +11.808
6 United StatesNicky Hayden  Honda CBR1000RR SP +12.455
7 ItalyDavide Giugliano  Ducati 1199 Panigale R +24.212
8 NetherlandsMichael van der Mark  Honda CBR1000RR SP +25.931
9 AustraliaJosh Brookes  BMW S1000 RR +26.512
10 Cameron Beaubier  Yamaha YZF-R1 +26.955
11 SpainJordi Torres  BMW S1000 RR +29.684
12 AustraliaAnthony West  Kawasaki ZX-10R +35.433
13 SpainRoman Ramos  Kawasaki ZX-10R +35.862
14 SpainXavi Fores  Ducati 1199 Panigale R +39.240
15 San MarinoAlex de Angelis  Aprilia RSV4 RF +45.790
16 GermanyMarkus Reiterberger  BMW S1000 RR +46.252
17 ItalyLuca Scassa  Ducati 1199 Panigale R +56.488
18 SwitzerlandDominic Schmitter  Kawasaki ZX-10R +1:18.282
19 PolandPawel Szkopek  Yamaha YZF-R1 +1:23.479
R Saeed Al Sulaiti  Kawasaki ZX-10R  
R Imre Toth  Yamaha YZF-R1  
R  Mathieu Lussiana  BMW S1000 RR  
R Karel Abraham  BMW S1000 RR  

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