Jake Dixon wins Moto2 Catalan Grand Prix after thrilling final lap to claim second victory of season

Britain's Jake Dixon claimed his second race win of the season with a superb victory at the Moto2 Catalan Grand Prix, after a thrilling final lap.

The top three was completed by Pons Wegow rider Aron Canet and Albert Arenas on the Red Bull KTM bike, who were 0.205 and 1.027 seconds respectively behind the GASGAS racer.

Dixon fully capitalised on his position on pole and made a rapid start, before Manuel Gonzalez pushed on in front of him, with Canet close by.

Pedro Acosta quickly moved through the field and found himself at the front of a chasing group, as Gonzalez slipped out of contention.

Canet was leading the way on his Pons bike, with Dixon and Acosta both biding their time to launch respective assaults on the leader.

A gripping finale was in store as the race headed into lap 16 of 21, with Canet desperate to hang on for what would have been his first win of the season.

Dixon made a telling and crucial attack at just the right time, forcing Canet and Acosta both out wide. Acosta would join Alonso Lopez in a battle for fourth, and suddenly fell out of the reckoning for victory.

What followed was a fantastic display of motorcycling from Dixon, who blocked out his rivals in superb fashion to see out the race victory.

It was a hugely memorable day for Dixon who dedicated the victory to the late Paul Bird, who used to run the BeerMonster Ducati team and passed away on Friday.

There was more frustration for Canet, who finished second for a 12th time this season. Meanwhile, there was plenty to be proud of for Arenas, who claimed his first Moto2 podium place on the Red Bull KTM Ajo.

The result leaves Acosta still leading the way in the standings with 186 points, two clear of Tony Arbolino, while Dixon is third on 142 after Sunday's win.

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