Mewse, fastest in qualifying, took a 25-point lead into the first race and knew if he beat Gilbert, the title would be his. But Gilbert took the holeshot and led from Harri Kullas while Mewse went wide on the start and ended up fighting his way through to third place.
He started to reel in the leading duo and recorded the fastest lap of the race, setting up a three-way fight for the title, until a torrential downpour hit the hilltop circuit. Kullas managed to get past Gilbert for the lead, but Mewse went down. He picked himself up then crashed again, twisting the front of the bike.
He pulled to the side of the track briefly and managed to knock it straight, then continued in a safe third place – taking the title down to the final race. |