World Superbikes: Jonathan Rea storms to 10th win of the season to stretch Championship lead

ByTom Bennett

Updated 16/09/2017 at 15:05 GMT

Jonathan Rea strengthened his grip on the World Superbikes title with a comfortable win in Race 1 in Portugal.

Jonathan Rea of Great Britain and KAWASAKI RACING TEAM

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Rea qualified on pole and rarely looked in trouble as he charged to his 10th win in 19 races.

Chaz Davies finished second and Marco Melandri pipped Leon Camier on the line to take the final spot on the podium.

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The world title is all-but secured for Rea, particularly with Tom Sykes ruled out of action for the weekend following his nasty crash in Saturday morning practice.

There’s a maximum haul of 150 points remaining this season, while Rea leads by 95.

Race 1 Results

Jonathan Rea 34'38.383
Chaz Davies +6.189
Marco Melandri +10.166
Leon Camier +10.508
Michael van der Mark +13.739
Jordi Torres +16.816
Eugene Laverty +18.786
Lorenzo Savadori +22.090
Xavi Fores +28.430

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