Round 14 of the 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross Championship delivered one of the most dramatic rounds of the season as the series returned to Cleveland for the first time in 30 years. Battling rain, wind, and a slick track inside Huntington Bank Field, riders faced some of the toughest conditions of the year.
At the end of a chaotic Triple Crown format, it was Ken Roczen who emerged victorious, using consistency across all three races to secure his fourth win of the season and move to within a single point of the championship lead.
450SX: Roczen Capitalizes as Championship Swings
The opening race saw Hunter Lawrence grab the holeshot and control the race from start to finish, taking a convincing win ahead of Roczen and Justin Cooper.
Race 2 belonged to Cooper, who led from the start and held off late pressure from Roczen to take the win. Behind them, intense battles unfolded between Chase Sexton, Cooper Webb, and Roczen, while Lawrence recovered from a poor start to finish fifth.
The final race proved decisive. Roczen grabbed the holeshot and checked out early, building a commanding lead. Behind him, Webb secured second while a late pass from Justin Hill earned third. Meanwhile, Lawrence’s title hopes took a hit after two crashes dropped him to 14th.
With 2-2-1 finishes, Roczen secured the overall victory ahead of Webb (5-4-2) and Cooper (3-1-7). Lawrence’s difficult final race left him sixth overall.
450SX Overall Results
| Position | Rider | Moto Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Roczen | 2 - 2 - 1 |
| 2 | Cooper Webb | 5 - 4 - 2 |
| 3 | Justin Cooper | 3 - 1 - 7 |
| 4 | Chase Sexton | 7 - 3 - 4 |
| 5 | Joey Savatgy | 6 - 7 - 6 |
Championship Standings After Cleveland
The result dramatically tightened the championship battle. Despite his tough night, Hunter Lawrence retains the points lead, but now by just a single point over Ken Roczen.
Cooper Webb moves into third in the standings, while Eli Tomac drops to fourth after missing the round due to injury.
450SX Standings
| Position | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hunter Lawrence | 286 |
| 2 | Ken Roczen | 285 |
| 3 | Cooper Webb | 264 |
| 4 | Eli Tomac | 255 |
| 5 | Justin Cooper | 233 |
250SX: Thrasher Takes Breakthrough Win
In the 250SX East class, Nate Thrasher delivered a standout performance to take his first win of the 2026 season with 2-1-4 finishes.
Race 1 was won by Seth Hammaker, while Thrasher responded with a dominant win in Race 2. In the final race, Cole Davies capitalised on a strong start to take the win, while his championship rivals fought through adversity.
Thrasher’s consistency secured the overall ahead of Landen Gordon and Davies, completing a Yamaha podium sweep.
250SX Overall Results
| Position | Rider | Moto Finishes |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nate Thrasher | 2 - 1 - 4 |
| 2 | Landen Gordon | 4 - 2 - 2 |
| 3 | Cole Davies | 5 - 4 - 1 |
| 4 | Seth Hammaker | 1 - 3 - 6 |
| 5 | Daxton Bennick | 3 - 5 - 3 |
250SX Championship Standings
Despite a challenging day, Cole Davies extended his lead in the Eastern Divisional standings and now holds a 21-point advantage over Seth Hammaker with just two rounds remaining.
250SX Standings
| Position | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cole Davies | 181 |
| 2 | Seth Hammaker | 160 |
| 3 | Daxton Bennick | 138 |
| 4 | Coty Schock | 119 |
| 5 | Nate Thrasher | 116 |
A Turning Point in the Championship
With just a handful of rounds remaining, Cleveland may prove to be a defining moment in both championships. Roczen’s victory has reignited the 450SX title fight, while Thrasher’s breakthrough win adds further depth to the 250SX East battle.
As the series heads into its final stretch, momentum, consistency, and minimising mistakes will be crucial in deciding the 2026 champions.