Sexton Takes San Diego

Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton secures first AMA 450SX win

January 26, 2022

By Keaton Maisano

Team Honda HRC’s Chase Sexton has visited plenty of podiums in his 22 years of life, but his visit Saturday in San Diego was a first. 

For the first time in his young career, Sexton collected an AMA Supercross 450SX win in dominating fashion, winning by a margin of over six seconds. 

“I still can’t believe it, honestly,” Sexton told NBC Sports’ Will Christien. “This is a dream come true. I’ve come so close a number of times. That felt like a dream ride. I felt comfortable; didn’t make any mistakes and I finally got it done.”

Sexton’s explosive performance shared the podium with Star Racing Yamaha’s Eli Tomac (second) and Dylan Ferrandis (third). The first-place finish drew Sexton closer to Tomac, who sits atop the 450SX standings after Round 3. 

With 58 points, Sexton is tied with defending-champion Cooper Webb through three races. Both riders sit one point behind Tomac’s 59-point total. 

Sexton, who finished 12th in AMA Supercross 450SX for the 2021 season, will continue his pursuit for the 450 crown this Saturday in Anaheim, Calif.