Eli Tomac and Red Bull KTM Factory Racing have made it back-to-back victories to open the 2026 AMA Supercross Championship, extending their advantage at the top of the 450SX standings following Round 2 in San Diego tonight.

Two-time Supercross champion Tomac set the fastest combined qualifying time in the premier class during Saturday's afternoon sessions, displaying immediate comfort onboard his KTM 450 SX-F FACTORY EDITION at Snapdragon Stadium.

The decorated racer from Cortez, Colorado, powered to a strong start in his Heat Race, finishing P2 to secure a favorable gate pick for the upcoming Main Event. Another fast start in the Main Event saw the 33-year-old exit the first rhythm lane in third position, which would set the tone for the remainder of the race toward the front of the field.

A race-long back-and-forth fight for position saw red plate-holder Tomac take control of the lead with six minutes remaining, fending off additional challenges late in the race to deliver his second win of the season and the 55th of his career.

Eli Tomac: “It was quite a back-and-forth race tonight! At the beginning, I tried to play the patience game as Hunter [Lawrence] and Ken [Roczen] were really dicing it out, so I tried to warm into the race from there. It was close racing all Main Event, but of course, it was a great night, and to get two race wins in a row is massive. I feel very happy with what I am working with right now. As far as winning two in a row to open the season, you dream of it, but making it happen is a whole different deal. So, it’s been a great start for us – I feel really at one with the KTM and it’s showing.”

Results 450SX Class – San Diego

1. Eli Tomac (KTM)
2. Hunter Lawrence (Honda)
3. Ken Roczen (Suzuki)
7. Aaron Plessinger (KTM)
10. Malcolm Stewart (Husqvarna)
12. RJ Hampshire (Husqvarna)
13. Jorge Prado (KTM)
14. Justin Hill (KTM)
19. Kevin Moranz (KTM)
21. Grant Harlan (KTM)

Standings 450SX Class 2026 after 2 of 17 rounds

1. Eli Tomac, 50 points
2. Ken Roczen, 42
3. Hunter Lawrence, 40
8. Aaron Plessinger, 27
9. Jorge Prado, 26
14. Justin Hill, 16
15. RJ Hampshire, 14
16. Malcolm Stewart, 12