Results: 2024 Australia Supercross – Round 4 Adelaide

Joey Savatgy Triumphs in SX1 Showdown as Shane McElrath Dominates SX2 at Electrifying Adelaide Supercross Finals

The 2024 Fox Australian Supercross Championship reached fever pitch tonight at the VAILO Adelaide 500, with thousands of fans witnessing high-stakes racing under the lights. The Boost Mobile Supercross Sprint Finals delivered drama, adrenaline, and unforgettable moments as Joey Savatgy clinched the SX1 victory, while Shane McElrath continued his SX2 dominance.

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SX1: THIRD WIN FOR SAVATGY

In the SX1 class, Quad Lock Honda Racing’s Joey Savatgy showcased brilliance, holding off fierce competition from teammate Dean Wilson to take the top spot. The duo traded blows in the Sprint Finals, with Wilson pushing hard but ultimately settling for second place. The breakthrough story came from Jed Beaton of CDR Yamaha Monster Energy, who claimed his first podium of the season with a hard-fought third-place finish.

SX2: McELRATH MOVES CLOSER TO THE TITLE

The SX2 category was a sea of red as Froth Honda’s Shane McElrath extended his undefeated streak, solidifying his championship lead with another flawless performance. Brodie Connolly and Alex Larwood joined him on the podium, rounding out a dominant showing for Honda. In a surprising twist, Cole Thompson missed out on a top-three finish, shaking up the championship standings.

The intense Super Sprint Finals format amplified the stakes, with shorter races and rapid-fire action keeping fans on the edge of their seats. With round points boosting championship standings, every lap carried weight, and the riders left nothing on the table.

RESULTS

Top 10 SX1 Overall:

1. #17 Joey Savatgy (Honda)
2. #1 Dean Wilson (Honda)
3. #14 Jed Beaton (Yamaha)
4. #4 Luke Clout (Kawasaki)
5. #9 Aaron Tanti (Honda)
6. #96 Kyle Webster (Honda)
7. #102 Matt Moss (Yamaha)
8. #24 Brett Metcalfe (Kawasaki)
9. #45 Hayden Mellross (KTM)
10. #199 Nathan Crawford (KTM)

Top 10 SX1 Standings post Round 4 (of 5)

1. #17 Joey Savatgy (Honda) 97
2. #1 Dean Wilson (Honda) 89
3. #4 Luke Clout (Kawasaki) 80
4. #14 Jed Beaton (Yamaha) 70
5. #9 Aaron Tanti (Honda) 64
6. #45 Hayden Mellross (KTM) 55
7. #64 Dylan Wills (GasGas) 53
8. #24 Brett Metcalfe (Kawasaki) 41
9. #11 Jack Mather (Husqvarna) 41
10. #162 Luke Zielisnki (Yamaha) 38

Top 10 SX2 Overall

1. #12 Shane McElrath (Honda)
2. #88 Brodie Connolly (Honda)
3. #5 Alex Larwood (Honda)
4. #16 Kaleb Barham (Yamaha)
5. #66 Kayden Minear (KTM)
6. #86 Reid Taylor (Kawasaki)
7. #2 Cole Thompson (Honda)
8. #27 Liam Atiknson (Triumph)
9. #43 McKenzie O´Bree (GasGas)
10. #38 Thynan Kean (KTM)

Top 10 SX2 Standings post Round 4 (of 5)

1. #12 Shane McElrath (Honda) 138
2. #86 Reid Taylor (Kawasaki) 96
3. #88 Brodie Connolly (Honda) 78
4. #2 Cole Thompson (Honda) 70
5. #66 Kayden Minear (KTM) 60
6. #16 Kaleb Barham (Yamaha) 55
7. #5 Alex Larwood (Honda) 52
8. #7 Jayce Cosford (Yamaha) 47
9. #38 Thynan Kean (KTM) 45
10. #27 Liam Atikson (Triumph) 42