Bolt was able to make a successful pass and crossed the finish line less than three seconds ahead of Lettenbichler .
“ After winning the two qualifiers , I got out to a good lead in the final and felt in control until I messed up the hill climb in the closing stages . Then it got intense !” said Bolt . “ At that stage , I didn ’ t have much left in the tank to charge back at Mani . I got back up to him and just managed to get it done on the final lap . It ’ s been tough in this heat too , something I ’ m not that used to . But the crowd didn ’ t disappoint , the noise and atmosphere was wild for the final . Overall , this win has been great for my championship and now I ’ m sitting just one point behind Mani .”
“ I ’ m really happy with second ,” said Lettenbichler . “ But after such a close battle , and in such tough , humid conditions , it ’ s always disappointing not to come away with the win . I got the holeshot , but then Billy passed me at the end of lap
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