CHAMPIONSHIP
ster Energy/Yamalube/Yamaha
Factory Racing's Josh Hayes,
who led the race for a large
portion but eventually dropped
down to third, just 2.4 seconds
behind the dueling Suzukis at
the flag.
Elias wasn't going to be de-
nied his victory as the Spaniard
just pipped Hayden by 0.039
class, who also took two domi-
nant victories and now heads to
the final round in Alabama in the
title box seat.
It's all to play for as three
points separate Michael Gilbert
and Jason Aguilar in the Super-
stock 600 class and just a single
point separates Benjamin Smith,
Cory Ventura and Alex Dumas in
the KTM RC Cup going into the
final round.
SUPERBIKE /
SUPERSTOCK 1000
SATURDAY
Elias' title win came after an
intense fight with Yoshimura
Suzuki teammate Roger Hayden
and championship veteran, Mon-
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Toni Elias backs his way into the
championship ahead of Josh
Hayes (4) and Roger Hayden.
It was an emotional win for the
Spaniard, one he dedicated to
his late compatriots Dani Rivas
and Bernat Martinez.
