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Danny Kent found the rain helped level away his injury woes, allowing him to push for a podium in the shortened first British Superbikes race at Assen.
Despite carrying an injury, Danny Kent struggled to keep up with the record pace in qualifying at Assen, until a change in weather during the first British Superbikes race allowed him to secure a podium finish.
Kent had sustained a hand fracture from a previous spill at Donington Park, casting doubt over his participation at Assen.
Through Friday practice and adapting to the wet conditions, Kent showcased his abilities, starting tenth on the Yamaha due to the rapid pace in qualifying.
The rain provided Kent with an advantage, allowing him to maneuver into third place during a race that was ultimately red-flagged on lap ten for visibility issues, with half points being awarded.
Kent managed to avoid the third place curse, benefiting from the misfortunes of other riders to secure his spot on the podium and expressed gratitude towards his team for their support and the competitive bike they provided him with.
