Starting race one at the Acerbis Dutch Round in fourth position following a dramatic Superpole session in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Jonathan Rea (Kawasaki Racing Team) secured another victory around the iconic TT Assen Circuit.

Taking pole position in the mornings Superpole session, Rea was then demoted by three positions following an on track coming together with main rival Chaz Davies (Aruba.it Racing – Ducati). Despite this set back it didn’t slow the British rider down, and he moved straight into the front of the pack and was locked in a battle with Davies.

Taking the lead on multiple occasions, the 30 year old was set up for a battle with Davies, but ultimately Rea was able to cruise to the victory when Davies was struck down with a mechanical issue.

Rea explained his delight as he increases his championship lead: “I’m really happy, I’ve had so many questions over the weekend asking why I’ve won so many here and I don’t know why. It’s just a circuit I really like, it suits my riding style a bit and to make it happen here again is great - especially when we a had a really good pace in the beginning. After the last six or seven laps I tried to plot a move to go through and to make a rhythm but it was unfortunate for him, after I passed him in T3 he had a problem, it was unfortunate it didn’t go down to the last lap, but I am really happy with our effort and to have another 25 points.”

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