Lucas Coenen takes fifth MXGP win of 2026, extends championship lead to 68 points
Red Bull KTM's Lucas Coenen swept all three motos at the South African Grand Prix, his fifth win of the season, building a 68-point championship lead.
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What Happened
Lucas Coenen won his fifth Grand Prix of the 2026 MXGP season at Terra Topia, South Africa, going 1-1-1 for the third time this year. The 19-year-old Belgian now holds a 68-point lead over Jeffrey Herlings in the championship standings after 11 of 19 rounds. KTM also leads the MXGP Manufacturers' table.
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Third time in 2026; extends career GP wins to 21
“Tracks like these are really nice to ride but the starts are key: if you almost make the holeshot then you are nearly home. I still had to fight to keep the gaps but I won all three motos so I’m happy with that.”
In MX2, Simon Laengenfelder returned to the podium for the first time since round four, finishing 2nd overall with 3-2 moto scores. The German now sits 3rd in the championship, 52 points behind leader Sacha Coenen. Sacha Coenen finished 4th after a crash in the second moto but still leads the MX2 standings by 14 points.
“It’s good to bring that intensity and fire back this weekend. I’ve made some changes around me and they seem to be working out. I’m happy about that.”
South African Grand Prix at Terra Topia, first since 2008
British Grand Prix at Foxhill, first since 2000
Czechia and Belgium complete the triple-header after the break
Previously from KTM AG
After holding a 57-point lead following the Grand Prix of Portugal, Lucas Coenen has extended his advantage to 68 points with his fifth win of the season in South Africa.
Background drawn from MotorClaw's earlier coverage of KTM AG's official releases.
Why this matters
Coenen's perfect weekend in Terra Topia, the first South African MXGP since 2008, strengthens his grip on the 2026 title and showcases KTM's dominance in both MXGP and MX2 classes. Fans now look forward to round 12 at Foxhill, the first British GP there since 2000.
Terms in This Story
- MXGP
- The premier class of the FIM Motocross World Championship for 450cc four-stroke motorcycles.
- MX2
- The support class of the FIM Motocross World Championship for 250cc four-stroke motorcycles.
- moto
- A single race within a Grand Prix weekend; riders contest two motos per round.
- holeshot
- The rider who reaches the first corner first, gaining a tactical advantage.
Summarised from the linked release; details can be imperfect — always verify against the original source.