The San Manuel Yamaha rider guided his YZ450F through the field after a poor start and some inconsistent laps in the opening phases of the main event. He was able to overtake rival Chad Reed for second place but then faced an insurmountable distance to Ryan Villopoto who would go on to win by six seconds. The Floridian now faces a home meeting next Saturday.
"It's really frustrating because I know I can win but I'm just not winning right now,” he said. “Something always happens. It'll make a big difference next weekend to sleep in my own bed before the race, so hopefully I can put it all back together in Jacksonville.
