The 2025 Monster Energy AMA Supercross season’s first Triple Crown event delivered thrilling action inside State Farm Stadium in Glendale, Arizona. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing’s Chase Sexton returned to the top of the podium with a consistent (3-3-2) race performance, reclaiming the points lead at Round 4 of the Supercross Championship, which also serves as Round 4 of the SMX World Championship™.

Behind him, Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing’s Cooper Webb secured second overall with (1-5-3) race finishes. Webb started strong with a Race 1 win and proved doubters wrong at a stadium where he has struggled in the past. Rounding out the podium, Progressive Insurance ECSTAR Suzuki’s Ken Roczen claimed third overall with (4-1-5) results, maintaining his strong form after holding the red plate coming into Glendale.

Eli Tomac (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) stormed to victory in Race 3, earning fourth overall with (6-4-1) results. Defending Supercross Champion Jett Lawrence (Team Honda HRC) was poised for a podium finish but suffered a DNF in Race 3 due to an early crash and knee discomfort, finishing eighth overall.

Sexton’s Take on the Glendale Win
Sexton’s overall victory was a testament to his consistency and determination.
“The first two races were chaos. I had to fight really hard to get to a good position and be on the podium. In the last race, I made a dumb mistake and let Eli get by me. Honestly, I’m a little bummed I didn’t win that last race; I wanted that one. But I got the overall win and that’s what we’re here to do. We’re here to win and get the red plate back, and consistency paid off tonight. My speed was good… we’re in a good spot and I’m ready to fight for this thing.”
– Chase Sexton
For Webb, finishing just one point behind Sexton was a confidence boost heading into the East Coast rounds.
“It’s been a rough go here in this stadium… I’ve heard it all week how I suck here, so everyone can shut up now… Honestly, I had a lot of fun today. I turned the page. It was so close – one point from a win and I won a [Race], so I’m stoked with the night. We’ll keep the ball rolling as we head east. Those are my conditions that we’re headed to now, and I’m super stoked with everything.”
– Cooper Webb
Roczen, who fought hard for third, reflected on how close he came to a stronger finish:
“I did know that I had to get [Justin] Barcia [in Race 3] for the [overall] podium, but I kept messing up the rhythm in the middle of the track. So I would yo-yo with Justin, and honestly almost didn’t think I was going to get him, but then with two laps to go I just left it all out there and absolutely went for it… I’m stoked to be back on the podium, and I guess it’s a breath of fresh air to be kind of bummed [with a podium], because I feel like I let a better spot slip away, along with the red plate. But overall, I gave 100% every Race, and there are a lot of positives to take away from here… we’re going to fight back next weekend and hopefully snag that red plate again from Chase.”
– Ken Roczen
For Eli Tomac, Glendale was another reminder of his raw speed, but his poor starts cost him a higher overall placement.
“[My] riding’s just fine, but I’ve gotta fix these starts. The first two were a total disaster, basically last again. That’s three in a row there [counting last weekend] being in dead last, but hopefully that’s it [with that]. I think I got some things figured out in that third [start] and hopefully we’ll carry that to next weekend. I was pumped to put in one good performance there in the last Race. It was a tough racetrack and pretty crazy conditions.”
– Eli Tomac
Jordon Smith Gives Triumph Racing a Historic Win in 250SX Class
The Western Regional 250SX Class delivered an unforgettable night as Jordon Smith put Triumph Racing in the Supercross history books with its first-ever victory. Smith’s consistent (2-3-1) race scores secured him the overall win, making him the fourth different winner in four rounds and Triumph the fourth different manufacturer to claim victory this season.
“It’s unbelievable to get the first win for the Triumph brand… It feels good to be up here and get the win. The track got very tricky. [The track crew] didn’t touch those whoops since this morning so they were treacherous, but it’s just unbelievable to get this win. The bike is amazing. I think a lot of people may have questioned me leaving Star, but I believed in these guys from day one and we worked our butts off all [during the] off-season and it really shows. I’m just so happy to be back up here on the top step.”
– Jordon Smith
Haiden Deegan (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing) rode consistently to (3-2-4) finishes, earning second overall.
“It was a good ride today. I’m happy with it, P2 on the day. Obviously congrats to Smitty, that’s big for him and that’s super cool. Two-week break now [for the 250SX West division] and we’ll come out swinging at the next round.”
– Haiden Deegan
Cole Davies (Monster Energy Yamaha Star Racing), the promising New Zealand rider, showed great potential by winning Race 1 and Race 2, but a big crash in Race 3 dropped him to eighth, resulting in third overall with (1-1-8) scores.
“I didn’t get off to a great start [in Race 3]. A rider landed on a Tuff Blox and it [moved] and landed in front of me. Then I landed on the Tuff Blox. There’s not much I could have done other than getting a better start. But I fought back, I did the best I could, so [I gained] a lot of confidence going to Arlington. I’m going to work hard during this break.”
– Cole Davies
Points leader Julien Beaumer (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) had a tough night with two crashes while leading, salvaging (4-7-2) finishes for fourth overall.
“I’m frustrated for sure. Both of those mistakes were on me; I got two perfect starts and ruined them. I went down, it’s all on me. I made the mistakes tonight and had to fight from the back. I’m happy with my salvage, happy with how I rode, I just can’t make those mistakes anymore.”
– Julien Beaumer
Looking Ahead: Tampa Supercross & 250SX East Kickoff
The 2025 Supercross season now heads east to Raymond James Stadium in Tampa, Florida for Round 5, where the Eastern Regional 250SX Class Championship kicks off.

The racing action starts at 7:00 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, and with tight battles in both the 450SX and 250SX standings, expect another explosive night of Supercross action!
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