AMA-SX: 2010 Anaheim II Results

With a win in the second Anaheim, Calif., round, the Rockstar Makita Suzuki rider now holds a 15-point lead in the standings.

Dungey had to come from behind to win at Anaheim II. Dungeys teammate Austin Stroupe took the holeshot but soon after lost the lead to the San Manual Yamaha duo of James Stewart and Josh Hill. Dungey was fifth into the first corner and fourth after the first lap.

Riding injured from a crash in the previous round, Stewart led for the first five laps before giving way to Hill. The Oregan native has one career AMA Supercross win, 2008 in Minneapolis,and was looking to earn his second until Dungey overtook him on lap 14. Dungey extended his lead over the rest of the 20-lap race to win by over three seconds.

I had my work cut out for me tonight, says Dungey said "But I just had to be patient. I had the speed and I had the lines; it was just a matter of letting it come and not rushing it."

Hill finished second, and later blamed a lack of stamina for missing the win.

I dont know if I wasnt breathing in the beginning or what but that pace was ridiculous and I couldnt do it for 20 laps, says Hill, who sits second in the standings, trailing Dungey 72-57. By the time Dungey passed me, I had nothing left. Im pretty bummed because with James hurt, I know I have a limited time to get up there and start winning. Hopefully next week.

There was some doubt as to whether Stewart would even race at Anaheim II because of his injury. The defending champions chief rival Chad Reed broke his hand at the Phoenix round, and if Stewarts injury continues to hamper him, the 2010 AMA Supercross Championship could very likely go to a younger, rising star such as Dungey or Hill.

The 2010 AMA Supercross season continues Jan. 30 in San Francisco.