Eli Tomac claimed a thrilling victory in the 450‑class main event at the San Diego Supercross on January 18, marking yet another milestone in his illustrious career. Battling back from a seventh-place position after the opening lap, Tomac put on a dominant performance—swiftly moving up the field to pass Ken Roczen by Lap 10 and Cooper Webb on Lap 12. He held on to cross the finish line 1.518 seconds ahead of Honda’s Hunter Lawrence, who had closed the gap late in the race .
This win marks Tomac’s 53rd career victory in 450‑class Supercross, tying him for second all‑time behind Jeremy McGrath, and extends his remarkable streak to wins in 11 consecutive Supercross seasons—a record previously held jointly with James Stewart . On the post‑race show, Tomac reflected: “It’s up there on the list… nice to rebound from last week” when he suffered a crash in Anaheim .
Jett Lawrence once again proved to be Tomac’s fiercest competitor, battling tooth and nail but ultimately settling into second place. Lawrence praised Tomac’s form, acknowledging: “He was ripping”—a clear sign that “Beast Mode” is very much active . Cooper Webb rounded out the podium in third, maintaining a consistent start to his season despite contending with illness .
Another notable subplot saw Chase Sexton unable to defend the red plate he earned from Anaheim. A first-lap crash dropped him to 22nd, and although he clawed back to sixth, the points lead shifted to Tomac .
With this triumph, Tomac now holds the red plate heading into Round 3 in Anaheim on January 25. The win not only cements his status as a Supercross legend but also signals that, even in what he’s proclaimed as his final full season, he’s still at the top of his game.
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