Kyle Payne stamped his intentions early in race 3, commanding the lead ahead of Crosby, slowly increasing the gap lap-after-lap.  Hitchcock slipped off his bike at Turn 4 late into the race, he remounted to finish in 10th. This left Bannister in a comfortable 3rd, which he would hold until the end. At the chequered flag, Payne crossed the line ahead of Crosby and has emerged as the closest challenger to Crosby’s Championship lead. Sitting just 2 points behind after starting the weekend 28 points back. Four riders can still take the Title with 41 points covering the four riders with 75 points still to play for. Although for Hitchcock (-23) and Bannister (-41) it will be difficult.

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