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Jorge Prado secures 2026 SMX Playoffs championship at Thunder Ridge

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 29, 2026, 1:41 AM

Last updated Sep 29, 2026

Jorge Prado secures 2026 SMX Playoffs championship at Thunder Ridge

Summary

Jorge Prado claimed the 2026 Supermotocross World Championship after finishing first in the second moto of the Playoff Final at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. He held off Haiden Deegan by 1.7 seconds, securing the title by just 7 points in the final standings. Prado's victory came after a challenging first moto where he placed fifth, while Deegan won the first moto. With triple points available in the final race, Prado's second-place finish in the first moto set up a dramatic conclusion where he regained the lead. This win marks Prado as the first Spanish-born rider to achieve this title and earn the $1 million prize.

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By the Numbers

•Prado finished the Playoff Final with scores of 5-1.
•Deegan won the first moto and finished second in the second moto.
•Prado led the championship standings with 158 points.
•The competition had significant implications due to triple points.
•Prado becomes the first Spanish-born champion of the SMX Playoffs.

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1:41 AMYahoo Sports — Prado Wins 2026 SMX Playoffs And $1 Million Prize

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Spaniard holds off Deegan in tight final moto to claim the championship Photos by Align Media. Jorge Prado has won the 2026 Supermotocross World Championship after beating Haiden Deegan by just 1.7s in the second moto of the Playoff Final at Thunder Ridge Nature Arena. The win, with triple points awarded for the final, gave Prado the nod in the final standings by a mere 7 points over Deegan. Prado becomes the first Spanish-born rider to win the SMX Playoffs and the $1 million winner’s purse. [cu
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