Anaheim 2 Supercross Report: Sexton Gains Momentum, Tomac Maintains Championship Lead
Chase Sexton enters this weekend’s Anaheim 2 Supercross race brimming with confidence after clinching his first win of the 2026 season in a tightly contested battle. He outpaced Jason Anderson, Hunter Lawrence, and Eli Tomac last week, solidifying his position in the championship chase.
Tomac, who retains the championship lead, will again sport the red plate on his #3 KTM 450 SX-F. Lawrence’s consistent performances, with finishes of 4th, 2nd, and 2nd, place him second in the standings. Sexton now sits third, followed by Ken Roczen and Anderson in the top five.
Cooper Webb secured his first top-five finish of the season with a 5th place result at Anaheim 2, despite a rocky start this year (7-8-5 finishes). Webb remains in 6th, looking for further opportunities to climb the rankings. Notable challengers Justin Cooper, Joey Savatgy, and Jorge Prado are poised to capitalize on today’s shorter, sprint-style races.
Historical context from last year’s Glendale Triple Crown reveals a competitive field: in 2025, three different riders won the separate races, with Sexton taking overall honors. This year’s format could yield similarly unpredictable outcomes.
In the 250SX Class, Haiden Deegan holds a nine-point lead over teammate Michael Mosiman after securing his second consecutive victory with a 4-1-1 performance. Mosiman’s consistent finishes (5-3-2) indicate a return to form, reminiscent of his 2022 championship run. Max Anstie trails close behind but shows signs of struggle with a 1-5-6 result.
Tragedy struck for Chance Hymas, who dislocated his shoulder at Anaheim 2 and will miss several rounds after undergoing surgery, significantly impacting his title aspirations. The current standings feature Deegan, Mosiman, Anstie, Ryder DiFrancesco, and Maximus Vohland in the top five, while Cameron McAdoo and Levi Kitchen seek redemption after difficult starts to their seasons.
Expect heightened competition as the three-race format promises an intense battle for podium spots. Will the Yamaha teammates secure a sweep, or will an outsider disrupt their momentum? The results will soon reveal the path forward in this tightly contested season.
