France Tops MXoN Qualifying

France Top MXoN Qualifying from The Netherlands - Australia Qualify Third

By: Aaryn Minerds

Check out all the results from the 2017 Monster Energy Motocross of Nations being held at Matterly Basin

Team France will have first pick of the gate for tomorrow's MXoN final after both Romain Febvre and Gatuier Paulin finished 2nd in their respective MXopen and MXGP races, while THE Netherland thanks to Jeffery Herlings MX Open race win combined by Brian Bogers MX2 3rd place will have the second pick.

In a great effort the Australian team finished qualifying in 3rd positions.

Dean Ferris opened proceedings with a fine 7th place finish in the opening MXGP race, before Hunter Lawrence grabbed the holeshot in the MX2 race and looked like he would take the win before American Zach Osbourne caught and passed him on the final lap as the duo finished 23 seconds ahead of the field.

With the Australian's already set for a top 3-5 qualifying position, Kirk Gibbs ensured it was a top three when he finished a fantastic fourth in the MX Open race. After a good jump, Gibbs pushed his way forward through the first turn and made his way into 4th by the second turn and held strong all race.

Team USA finished the day in 5th after Osbourne's MX2 win, while the host nation Great Britain rouned out the top five.

Final Team Qualifying results
1. France - 4 Pts
2. The Netherlands - 4 Pts
3. Australia - 6 Pts
4. USA - 8 Pts
5. Great Britain - 9 Pts
6. Switzerland - 11 Pts
7. Belgium - 11 Pts
8. Italy - 13 Pts
9. Denmark - 18 Pts
10. Estonia - 19 Pts
11. Spain - 20 Pts
12. Puerto Rico - 21 Pts
13. Ireland - 22 Pts
14. Germany - 23 Pts
15. Canada - 25 Pts
16. Portugal - 26 Pts
17. Slovenia - 26 Pts
18. Sweden - 27 Pts
19. Russia - 28 Pts