Tied at the Top After Race 2 at Brands Hatch

Tom Sykes rode to his first British Superbike victory since Knockhill in 2008 today, fending off Ryuichi Kiyonari. Kiyonari's second place finish moves him up on the leaderboard into a three way tie for first with Josh Brookes and Tommy Hill. The tie at the top will be broken, as there is still one more race left at Brands Hatch.

"It's nice to be back and that was a good race. I was pleased to get out front and we made big changes since yesterday and they clearly paid off, so thanks to the team for their hard work," said Sykes. "We now want a repeat performance in the next one to try and make it a double."

Sykes won by more than a second today ahead of Kiyonari, putting Kawasaki at the top for the first time since Mallory Park. Michael Rutter finished in third, followed by Michael Laverty and James Ellison.

British Superbike - Brands Hatch - Race 2 Results

1. Tom Sykes (Kawasaki WSB)
2. Ryuichi Kiyonari (HM Plant Honda) +1.118s
3. Michael Rutter (Ridersmotorcycles.com Ducati) +3.497s
4. Michael Laverty (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) +4.000s
5. James Ellison (Swan Honda) +4.189s
6. Tommy Hill (Worx Crescent Suzuki) +11.142s
7. Stuart Easton (Swan Honda) +11.182s
8. Yukio Kagayama (Worx Crescent Suzuki) +11.937s
9. Dan Linfoot (Motorpoint Yamaha) +15.507s
10. Gary Mason (MSS Colchester Kawasaki) +15.637s

British Superbike - Brands Hatch - Overall Standings

1. Josh Brookes (HM Plant Honda) 229
2. Tommy Hill (Worx Crescent Suzuki) 229
3. Ryuichi Kiyonari (HM Plant Honda) 229
4. Michael Laverty (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) 206
5. Michael Rutter (Ridersmotorcycles.com Ducati) 201
6. Alastair Seeley (Relentless Suzuki by TAS) 153