P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Hunter Lawrence took his fifth win of the AMA Supercross season at Denver, the penultimate race of the season.
Hunter Lawrence returned to form at the 2026 Denver AMA Supercross round, closing the points gap with Ken Roczen and securing a crucial victory in the title race. Coming into Denver, Lawrence was trailing Roczen by four points, with Roczen winning four of the previous five races. Lawrence’s win in Denver was key to his title aspirations, as he executed strong passes and maintained his lead over Roczen.
Roczen, starting from fifth, couldn’t catch Lawrence despite his efforts, settling for second place. Eli Tomac also made a comeback with a podium finish after a tough season. The race saw intense battles down the field, with Malcolm Stewart and Chase Sexton making significant gains.
The upcoming season finale in Salt Lake City on 9 May will determine the championship, with Roczen holding a slim one-point lead over Lawrence. In the 250SX class, Haiden Deegan continued his dominant run, securing another win and showcasing his superiority in the West Coast field.
