PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania: Speeds picked up in the second session of qualification at Lincoln Financial Field in the 450 division as rain began to fall. Justin Cooper wound up on top of the board with a time of 47.260 seconds.
All eyes were on the championship battle, however, and Hunter Lawrence (47.537) picked up his pace in Qualification 2 to post the second fastest lap overall.
Ken Roczen (48.013) was the fourth fastest rider as he kept the drama alive with three rounds remaining.
Chase Sexton (48.010) hopes to end the season on a high note. He was third fastest overall.
Jorge Prado (48.030) rounded out the top five.
Cooper Webb (48.422) still has a mathematical shot at the title. He was sixth.
Combined qualification results
Qualification 2 Group A results
Qualification 1
Lawrence (48.284) led the first qualification session as he looked to put some distance in the championship points between himself and Roczen.
Roczen (48.707) was not far behind. He slotted into third and tends to save his best for the feature.
Prado (48.384) insinuated himself into second in this session. He has been one of the best starters all year long.
Fourth-place Webb (48.774) and his teammate Cooper (48.790) rounded out the top five early in the day.
