Jake Dixon just missed out on the podium in a fantastic Moto2 race in Hungary on Sunday afternoon.

After a frustrating couple of rounds it was a welcome return to form from the rider from Dover and his Marc VDS Racing team.

Dixon was always going to be in without a shout when his qualifying performance saw him starting from fourth on the grid 

Dixon had a good start and placed himself brilliantly in the first two turns to take the lead out of Turn four on the opening lap.

He was then involved in an epic fight at the front. Just back of the lead fight, he held off several names magnificently to finish fourth, just 0.8s off victory.

The result sees Jake remain fifth in the World Championship with 132 points.

 Speaking after the weekend a pleased, Dixon said: “That was a pretty good day! It was nice to lead a Moto2 race again after so long. Honestly, I felt a bit out of sorts when I was leading. It felt new again! 

“From where we were just a week ago, we really needed to get that race under our belts and get a race’s worth of data so we can fine tune that going into the next races. I just want to say a massive thanks to the team, to Patrick, Marina and everyone who put in place the things I needed to show what I can do.

“OK, I didn’t get on the podium today but to be 0.8s from victory wasn’t bad. I’m happy enough. There are things we need to fine tune for the next one, but this was a really good day!”