The excitement was palpable at Ford Field during the Detroit Supercross, the fifth round of the 2024 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Series. This season has been unpredictable with a different winner at each round, and Detroit marked the beginning of the East Coast races, shining a spotlight on fresh talents in the 250SX division. Here we discuses 2024 Detroit Supercross Results and Point Standings after round 5.
In a thrilling turn of events, Jett Lawrence and Austin Forkner emerged as the victors of their respective main events. Lawrence, showcasing incredible skill, snagged the lead right from the start, with Chase Sexton and Eli Tomac trailing behind. Despite a tough battle from last year’s champion Sexton, Lawrence managed to extend his lead and clinched his position as the first two-time winner of the 2024 series.
450SX Main Event
The 450SX main event was a testament to Lawrence’s prowess. He took an early lead and skillfully maintained it, navigating through the track’s challenges to finish first. Sexton secured the second spot, maintaining his position throughout the race and taking the lead in the series standings. Ken Roczen completed the podium with a strategic race to third place, overtaking Tomac with a clever maneuver.
Cooper Webb salvaged a fourth after a poor start. Jason Anderson rounded out the top five.
450SX Results (Top 10)
| 1. | Jett Lawrence | (Hon) | 28 Laps |
| 2. | Chase Sexton | (KTM) | +04.740 |
| 3. | Ken Roczen | (Suz) | +14.709 |
| 4. | Cooper Webb | (Yam) | +21.420 |
| 5. | Jason Anderson | (Kaw) | +27.501 |
| 6. | Dylan Ferrandis | (Hon) | +28.382 |
| 7. | Aaron Plessinger | (KTM) | +37.612 |
| 8. | Hunter Lawrence | (Hon) | +41.143 |
| 9. | Justin Cooper | (Yam) | +49.231 |
| 10. | Eli Tomac | (Yam) | 27 Laps |
2024 Detroit Supercross Results 250SX Main Event
The 250SX race was equally dramatic, beginning with a massive crash that shook up the standings. Forkner took advantage of the chaos to take the lead early on and didn’t look back, leading every lap to secure a convincing victory. Behind him, Max Anstie and Daxton Bennick fought their way through the pack, with Anstie using his experience to secure second place and Bennick showcasing his potential by finishing third in his professional debut.
The Detroit Supercross was a night of high drama, unexpected turns, and the emergence of new stars, setting an exhilarating tone for the rest of the season.
The first-turn crash spelled chaos for a number of contenders as many of the early favorites finished outside the top 10.
250SX Results (Top 10)
| 1. | Austin Forkner | (Kaw) | 21 Laps |
| 2. | Max Anstie | (Hon) | +02.557 |
| 3. | Daxton Bennick | (Yam) | +06.162 |
| 4. | Coty Schock | (Yam) | +21.884 |
| 5. | Pierce Brown | (GG) | +24.562 |
| 6. | Jalek Swoll | (Tri) | +39.979 |
| 7. | Henry Miller | (Hon) | +45.324 |
| 8. | Guillem Farres | (Hus) | +50.828 |
| 9. | Marshall Weltin | (Yam) | 20 Laps |
| 10. | Chance Hymas | (Hon) | +08.911 |
450SX 2024 Rider Standings
450SX Supercross Championship points standings after round 5, Detroit.
Chase Sexton currently leads the 2024 AMA Supercross Championship with 98 points, 1 point ahead of Jett Lawrence.
| Pos. | Num. | Rider | Pts. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | #1 | Chase Sexton | 98 |
| 2 | #18 | Jett Lawrence | 97 |
| 3 | #7 | Aaron Plessinger | 96 |
| 4 | #2 | Cooper Webb | 92 |
| 5 | #21 | Jason Anderson | 84 |
| 6 | #3 | Eli Tomac | 82 |
| 7 | #94 | Ken Roczen | 77 |
| 8 | #14 | Dylan Ferrandis | 77 |
| 9 | #51 | Justin Barcia | 59 |
| 10 | #96 | Hunter Lawrence | 52 |
| 11 | #32 | Justin Cooper | 49 |
| 12 | #111 | Jorge Prado | 45 |
| 13 | #12 | Shane McElrath | 41 |
| 14 | #27 | Malcolm Stewart | 37 |
| 15 | #9 | Adam Cianciarulo | 33 |
| 16 | #15 | Dean Wilson | 29 |
| 17 | #28 | Christian Craig | 29 |
| 18 | #52 | Derek Drake | 24 |
| 19 | #46 | Justin Hill | 16 |
| 20 | #11 | Kyle Chisholm | 15 |
