World Superbike champion Jonathan Rea claimed the 14th victory of his title-winning campaign, beating Chaz Davies in a thrilling second race at Magny-Cours. At the start, poleman Leon Haslam headed the field into Turn 1 and withstood a challenge from Rea into Adelaide, with the Kawasaki rider then briefly dropping behind Davies. But the Ulsterman retook the spot shortly thereafter and was back on Haslam, a late move forcing the Aprilia rider to straightline the chicane and drop to fourth, with Rea himself then passed by Davies. After a brief battle with Sykes, the champion was back challenging for the lead of the race, catching Davies again on lap 9 and briefly edging ahead before Davies...
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