Eli Tomac secured his second consecutive victory at the 2026 Monster Energy Supercross in San Diego, further establishing his dominance in the 450SMX Class. In a thrilling Main Event, Tomac battled with Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence, ultimately taking the lead with six minutes remaining and winning by 1.3 seconds. This victory marked Tomac’s 55th career win, tying him with Jeremy McGrath for second all-time in SMX wins. Hunter Lawrence's second-place finish equaled his career best, while Roczen settled for third.

By the Numbers
  • Eli Tomac's victory at San Diego is his 55th career win in Supercross, leveling him with Jeremy McGrath.
  • Tomac has an 8-point lead in the 450SMX Class standings after two races, with Roczen in second and Lawrence 10 points behind.
State of Play
  • The next race of the Monster Energy SMX World Championship is scheduled for January 24 at Angel Stadium in Anaheim, California.
  • Tomac's win streak positions him as a strong contender early in the season, setting high expectations moving forward.
What's Next

The upcoming race will be pivotal for competitors to challenge Tomac’s lead, and Roczen and Lawrence will aim to close the gap in the standings. With 17 rounds in total, there remains ample opportunity for changes in the leaderboard. The anticipation builds for potential clashes between these top riders.

Bottom Line

Eli Tomac’s back-to-back wins signal not only his skill but also his potential to dominate the season. As the competition heats up, all eyes will be on the next race to see if anyone can take him down and shift the dynamics in the championship standings.