The 2026 Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX season reached a dramatic conclusion in Salt Lake City, where a capacity crowd witnessed a winner-takes-all championship showdown and a final race victory for Chase Sexton.
After a season-long battle defined by consistency and pressure, Ken Roczen emerged as the 2026 450SX Champion, edging out Hunter Lawrence by just three points in one of the closest finishes in Supercross history.
450SX Main Event Results – Salt Lake City
| Position | Rider | Bike |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chase Sexton | Kawasaki KX450SR |
| 2 | Justin Cooper | Yamaha YZ450F |
| 3 | Jorge Prado | KTM 450 SX-F Factory Edition |
| 4 | Cooper Webb | Yamaha YZ450F |
| 5 | Ken Roczen | Suzuki RM-Z450 |
| 6 | Eli Tomac | Kawasaki KX450SR |
| 7 | Hunter Lawrence | Honda CRF450R |
Chase Sexton controlled the final 450SX Main Event from the front, taking a decisive victory in the season finale. Justin Cooper delivered one of his strongest rides of the year in second, while Jorge Prado completed the podium in third.
Behind them, the championship battle unfolded with Ken Roczen finishing fifth, just ahead of title rival Hunter Lawrence in seventh, deciding the 2026 Supercross crown.
450SX Championship Standings – Final 2026 Rankings
| Position | Rider | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ken Roczen | 349 |
| 2 | Hunter Lawrence | 346 |
| 3 | Cooper Webb | 315 |
| 4 | Eli Tomac | 275 |
| 5 | Justin Cooper | 273 |
| 6 | Chase Sexton | 237 |
| 7 | Malcolm Stewart | 203 |
| 8 | Joey Savatgy | 194 |
| 9 | Jorge Prado | 189 |
| 10 | Justin Hill | 188 |
Championship Decider: Roczen vs Lawrence
The 2026 title fight came down to a single point entering Salt Lake City, setting up a high-pressure final where every position mattered. Early in the race, Ken Roczen and Hunter Lawrence ran near each other in the opening laps as the championship tension peaked.
Lawrence initially held track position advantage in the early stages, but Roczen’s measured ride proved decisive as the race unfolded. As mistakes and pace changes shuffled the order, Roczen focused on consistency to maintain control of the championship outcome.
By the final laps, Roczen’s fifth-place finish was enough to secure the title, while Lawrence’s seventh-place result left him just three points short after a season-long battle.
Ken Roczen Makes History
Ken Roczen’s 2026 championship victory is one of the most significant in Supercross history. At 32 years old and in his 13th season in the premier class, he becomes the oldest 450SX champion ever crowned.
The German rider’s season was defined by resilience, pressure management, and consistency, ultimately edging out a highly competitive field that included multiple race winners and championship contenders.
Conclusion
The Salt Lake City 450SX finale delivered a perfect ending to the 2026 Supercross season. Chase Sexton claimed the final race win, but Ken Roczen walked away with the biggest prize of all, the Monster Energy AMA Supercross 450SX Championship.