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Roczen rounded out the podium in third. It was another strong start for the defending Daytona winner as he immedi- ately passed for the lead at the start of the race. Roczen opted not to use the scoop tire but still held the pace for the first five laps before Tomac's inevitable pass. The 94 hung tough in the lead pack as Lawrence eventu - ally made his way around for second, with Roczen settling for third at the line. This result marks his fifth podium of the year and bumps him back to third in points, again tied with Cooper Webb. "I gave it my best out there and led for a bunch," Roczen said. "I had a good start too, and in the main event that really counts. I was searching a little bit in the beginning; it was a tricky track and a lot faster than what we've seen the past few years here. Once I got passed, I knew those guys were maybe a little bit faster, so I tried to hang on and follow some lines. I was right there until the end and just got messed up by some lappers, and those guys got away a little bit. I just wasn't the best tonight, but I'm happy with a podium." Webb started up front but finished a lonely fourth. "Pretty uneventful night for me but always love racing here," Webb said. Joey Savatgy turned up the heat as he qualified third overall and later finished fifth in the 450 main. Aaron Plessinger, Garrett Marchbanks, Shane McElrath, Justin Hill, and Malcolm Stewart completed the top 10. Anaheim 2 Supercross winner Chase Sexton did not race in Daytona after suffering inju - ries while practicing during the week. 250SX East Seth Hammaker scored his fourth career win on Saturday night as he led the 250SX East main from start to finish. The Monster Energy Pro Circuit Kawasaki rider took a big fall in ROUND 8 / FEBRUARY 28, 2026 DAYTONA INTERNATIONAL SPEEDWAY | DAYTONA BEACH, FLORIDA SUPERCROSS I MONSTER ENERGY AMA SUPERCROSS / SUPERMOTOCROSS WORLD CHAMPIONSHIP P76 Seth Hammaker held a narrow advantage for most of the race to win the 250SX East main event.