Yamaha has claimed victories in both SX2 and SX3 at the Geelong round of the 2026 Australian Supercross Championship, with Cole Davies and Jack Deveson extending their winning streaks in front of more than 20,000 spectators at GMHBA Stadium.
Davies dominated all three SX2 finals aboard his Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing machine, while Deveson controlled the SX3 main event to extend his championship lead.
The event also saw Lux Turner return to the SX2 podium with second overall, while junior world champion Blake Bohannon finished runner-up in SX85 after a fierce battle for the win.
However, Yamaha’s SX1 riders Jed Beaton and Aaron Tanti endured another difficult round, while SX2 competitor Noah Ferguson was taken to hospital following a heavy crash.
Despite threatening weather and occasional showers throughout the day, the Geelong event went ahead without major interruptions, with riders facing a technical circuit inside the Victorian stadium.
DAVIES COMPLETES SIX-RACE SX2 SWEEP
Cole Davies has finished his Australian and New Zealand supercross campaign unbeaten, winning all six SX2 finals across the Auckland and Geelong rounds.
The New Zealander arrived in Geelong following a dominant performance in Auckland and continued that form, leading almost every lap of the three six-lap sprint races.
Davies was again the fastest rider in the SX2 field and controlled each final to claim his second consecutive overall victory.
However, despite his perfect record, Davies will not contest the remaining rounds of the championship and will instead return to the United States to prepare for the 2027 AMA Supercross season.
His departure removes one of the championship’s leading contenders from the final two rounds, with the SX2 title battle continuing without the rider who has dominated the past six finals.
Davies said the opportunity to race in Australia and New Zealand had exceeded his expectations, particularly the level of support he received from fans.
“The last couple of weeks have been unreal,” Davies said.
“To be able to race in Australia and New Zealand with such strong support, not just from the fans who came out to watch me but also Yamaha in both countries, has been so good.”
Davies admitted he had underestimated the following he had developed outside the United States.
“I get so busy racing in the US, I didn’t realise how many people follow me, and to have their support and encouragement back at these two races has meant so much to me.”
The Yamaha rider also thanked the organisers and the people responsible for making his two-round appearance possible.
“Thanks to AUSX events for bringing me here, Star Yamaha for assisting with the trip, as well as Millsy on the tools. It’s been awesome, and I hope that I can get to do it again sometime.”
TURNER BOUNCES BACK WITH SX2 PODIUM
Lux Turner delivered a much-improved performance in Geelong, finishing second overall behind Davies to give Yamaha the top two positions in SX2.
The Monster Energy Yamalube Yamaha rider entered the round looking to recover from a difficult Auckland event, where a DNF in the opening race had cost him valuable championship points.
Turner showed improved speed from qualifying and carried that form into the finals, recording 2-2-3 results to secure second overall.
The result allowed him to regain ground in the championship standings and demonstrated that he has the pace to challenge at the front of the field.
Turner credited changes to his motorcycle setup and his approach to the event for the improvement.
“We put in a good week leading into Geelong, so it was nice to see the reward on the track,” Turner said.
“We made a couple of changes to the bike, I got in a better frame of mind, and I enjoyed this track with dirt and how the sections were built.”
Although pleased with the podium, Turner believes there is still more performance to come as the championship heads into its final two rounds.
“I still have more to give, but this weekend showed I can be up the front and the team have backed me all the way.”
FERGUSON HOSPITALISED AFTER HEAVY CRASH
It was a far more difficult night for Turner’s teammate Noah Ferguson, who was taken to hospital following a heavy crash during the second SX2 final.
Ferguson had shown improved pace compared with Auckland but crashed during his heat race, forcing him to qualify for the main event through the Last Chance Qualifier.
Despite the setback, the Queenslander was confident of producing a competitive result in the finals.
However, his night ended when he made a mistake in the opening rhythm lane during race two, going over the handlebars and landing heavily.
Ferguson was assisted from the circuit by medical personnel before being transported to hospital for observation.
“I was just starting to get a good feeling and ride at a good pace when I made a mistake in the first lane and went over the bars, landing face-first in the dirt,” Ferguson said.
“I was winded pretty badly and then felt pretty beat up around my back.”
Ferguson returned to Queensland with the team and was scheduled to undergo further X-rays and scans to determine the extent of his injuries.
His availability for the Perth round remains uncertain pending further medical assessment.
BEATON RETURNS FROM INJURY TO FINISH SEVENTH
In SX1, Monster Energy CDR Yamaha’s Jed Beaton returned to racing after a hand injury forced him out of the previous round in Auckland.
Beaton faced a race against time to compete in Geelong after suffering significant swelling in his hand, although initial X-rays had not revealed major damage.
A successful test ride on Thursday gave him some confidence, but the Australian remained uncertain whether he could complete the full race programme.
Despite riding below full fitness, Beaton managed 8-8-7 results across the three eight-lap SX1 finals to finish seventh overall.
The result provided valuable race time after an interrupted preparation, with Beaton now hoping to increase his training before the next round.
“My Supercross prep has been less than ideal, so it was good to get through a night unscathed and now by able to get some laps and riding in during the week,” Beaton said.
“I felt ok tonight considering how the lead-up has been, but I had to protect my hand as much as possible, so I’m hoping over the next week that is reduced even more and I can ride with a little more freedom than I could tonight.”
With Perth approaching, Beaton will be looking to improve both his fitness and results as he continues his recovery.
TANTI’S CRASHES COST HIM ANOTHER SX1 RESULT
Teammate Aaron Tanti endured another frustrating round, finishing eighth overall after crashes and mistakes prevented him from capitalising on his speed.
Tanti recorded 9-6-11 finishes across the three finals, with a crash early in the final race ending his chances of a stronger overall result.
The Australian showed competitive pace throughout the event but admitted his mistakes were continuing to undermine his results.
“I crashed a few times again today, and I need to clean that up,” Tanti said.
“I want to be up the front and think my speed is competitive enough to run with the lead group, but there are too many mistakes that prevent that from happening.”
Tanti will head to Perth looking to put together three consistent finals and avoid the incidents that have affected his opening rounds.
DEVESON EXTENDS SX3 CHAMPIONSHIP LEAD
Jack Deveson continued his unbeaten run in SX3, claiming another victory aboard his Monster Energy WBR Yamaha and extending his championship lead.
After winning all three races in Auckland, Deveson faced a different format in Geelong, with SX3 contested over a single eight-lap final.
The change made little difference to the result, with Deveson working his way to the front before opening a comfortable advantage over the field.
By the halfway point, he had established a gap that allowed him to control the remainder of the race and secure his second consecutive round victory.
“I got a pretty good start and just took my time to get my way to the front,” Deveson said.
“Once I was able to make that pass and get a bit of a gap, I could ride my own race all the way to the end, and it feels so good to get another round win.”
Deveson now heads into the final stages of the championship with the points lead and momentum firmly on his side.
“The team did a great job, and the goal is to keep on pushing all the way to the last race at Newcastle.”
Teammate Hayden Draper continued his development in SX3, contesting just the second supercross event of his career.
Draper is still adapting to the technical demands and intensity of stadium racing, with the Geelong round providing another opportunity to gain experience.
Meanwhile, Monster Energy WBR Yamaha’s SX2 rider Seth Burchell endured a difficult night, with mistakes preventing him from qualifying for the 18-rider main event.
BOHANNON MISSES SX85 VICTORY AFTER TWO MISTAKES
Junior world champion Blake Bohannon returned to racing his Yamaha YZ85 in the SX85 category and came close to securing victory at Geelong.
Despite having spent time away from the bike, Bohannon immediately showed his speed by setting the fastest laps and winning his heat race.
He started the main event inside the top five before working his way through the field to challenge for the lead.
An intense battle developed between Bohannon and the race leader, but the Yamaha rider crashed after making contact with the leader’s rear tyre.
Bohannon remounted and charged back into contention over the final two laps, closing the gap and setting up another attempt to take the lead.
However, a move up the inside at the final turn ended when he struck a track marker and stalled the motorcycle.
He managed to restart and salvage second place, but the result was a frustrating outcome after showing race-winning speed throughout the event.
The performance nevertheless demonstrated Bohannon’s pace against Australia’s leading junior supercross competitors, with the young Yamaha rider narrowly missing out on the victory.
YAMAHA HEADS TO PERTH WITH SX3 LEAD
The Australian Supercross Championship now heads west to Perth for the penultimate round, with Yamaha carrying strong momentum in SX2 and SX3.
Davies will not be on the start line after completing his two-round campaign, leaving Turner to lead Yamaha’s SX2 charge as the championship battle intensifies.
Deveson will attempt to extend his SX3 championship advantage, while Beaton and Tanti will be looking for stronger SX1 results after their difficult Geelong performances.
Ferguson’s participation remains dependent on the results of further medical assessments following his crash.
With just Perth and Newcastle remaining, Yamaha’s focus will shift towards securing the SX3 championship and improving its position across the remaining classes.
