A Promising Start Turns into a Tough Stretch
Chase Sexton started the Monster Energy AMA Supercross season on a high note, becoming the first 450cc rider to secure two wins and even holding the red plate for a while. However, his momentum took a hit, leading to a mid-season slump. Chase Sexton Supercross 2025 Mid-Season Challenges.
His struggles began in Tampa, where he crashed in the whoops while leading the main event, finishing fifth. The following week in Detroit, he hit the gate at the start and crashed again just two corners later, dropping to last place before recovering to finish third.
In Arlington, Sexton had the Triple Crown overall win within reach—he only needed a second-place finish in the final race. But while chasing leader Cooper Webb, he went down, ultimately placing third overall instead of taking the win. Daytona wasn’t much better; a hard crash in the heat race forced him into the LCQ, and he finished fifth in the main event.
Indianapolis: Another Tough Night
At the Indianapolis round, Sexton showcased his speed by winning his heat race, beating Ken Roczen by nearly nine seconds. However, the main event presented new challenges.
Starting in fourth place, Sexton struggled to pass Justin Barcia, giving Webb a chance to build a significant lead. Reflecting on the race, Sexton shared his thoughts in the post-race press conference:
“After the red cross flag, where I had to roll the section, it was over by that point—Coop had nine seconds on me. At that point, I was just trying to ride my laps and bring it home in second. I made a mistake in the sand, got too deep, and fell over. After that, I just tried to fight my way back onto the podium.”
This marks a pattern in Sexton’s season. In Arlington, he pushed too hard and crashed. In Indianapolis, he took a more cautious approach but still ended up on the ground. A track as demanding as Indy punishes even the smallest lapses in focus, making it clear that balancing aggression and control is key.
A Much-Needed Reset
With an off-weekend coming up, Sexton sees this as a chance to reset.
“These last four or five races have been tough. But usually, after a break, I come back stronger. Hopefully, I can build momentum again and put together some solid races.”
Sexton’s Late-Season Performance: A Pattern?
Looking at Sexton’s past performances, his second-half results have often been stronger than his early-season finishes.
Chase Sexton’s Start vs. Finish in Recent Seasons
| Year | Early Season Average Finish | Late Season Average Finish |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 Supercross | 6.0 | 5.25 |
| 2022 Motocross | 2.0 | 1.8 |
| 2023 Supercross | 3.4 | 2.0 |
| 2024 Supercross | 4.5 | 5.6* |
| 2024 Motocross | 2.3 | 1.0 |
(*Excluding a 22nd-place finish in Nashville due to a mechanical failure, his average would be 3.28, improving on his early-season results.)
This trend suggests that Sexton tends to find his rhythm as the season progresses. While it won’t be easy—especially with Cooper Webb also finishing strong—there’s still a chance for him to turn things around.
Sexton has the speed. Now, he just needs to find the right balance—pushing hard without overdoing it. If he can get that dialed in, we may yet see him dominate the second half of the season, just like he did last summer in Pro Motocross.
