Toprak Razgatlioglu was unbeatable in the MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship races at Donington Park as the ROKiT BMW Motorrad WSBK Team rider claimed a commanding triple victory in front of a huge crowd.
Razgatlioglu grabbed the lead on the opening lap from Nicolo Bulega and Scott Redding, and the Turkish rider once again delivered a flawless performance to break the pack to be dominant again at Donington Park.
The battle for second was initially between Bulega, Alex Lowes and Redding as the British contenders fought to be on the podium in front of their home crowd. Lowes had edged ahead of his Bonovo Action BMW rival after the opening five laps, but Redding was pushing him hard.
Lowes was able to hold on to take the podium finish, whilst Redding continued his strong weekend with a fourth place.
There was Donington Park drama for Alvaro Bautista when he crashed on the sighting lap to the grid; he was able to remount and head to the grid, as the Aruba.it Racing – Ducati team worked to repair the damage. The reigning World Champion was fired up for the race and he fought his way through to a fifth finish.
Danilo Petrucci was another rider to put in a gritty performance to finish in sixth place as he was able to pass and keep the Pata Prometeon Yamaha teammates behind him, with Andrea Locatelli leading Jonathan Rea to the chequered flag. Dominique Aegerter and Axel Bassani completed the top ten.
MOTUL FIM Superbike World Championship, Donington Park, Race 2 result:
1. Toprak Razgatlioglu (ROKiT BMW Motorrad WSBK Team)
2. Nicolo Bulega (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) +8.062s
3. Alex Lowes (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +10.026s
4. Scott Redding (Bonovo Action BMW) +12.275s
5. Alvaro Bautista (Aruba.it Racing - Ducati) +13.476s
6. Danilo Petrucci (Barni Spark Racing Team) +15.562s
7. Andrea Locatelli (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +16.343s
8. Jonathan Rea (Pata Prometeon Yamaha) +16.742s
9. Dominique Aegerter (GYTR GRT Yamaha WorldSBK Team) +18.919s
10. Axel Bassani (Kawasaki Racing Team WorldSBK) +23.306s