Tyco Suzuki's Josh Brookes has finished in a fighting second place in the 2012 MCE British Superbike Championship after an exciting triple-header showdown at Brands Hatch in Kent on Sunday at the final and 12th round of the series.
Brookes led the final race of the year from the start from arch rival Shane "Shakey" Byrne, but the former British Champion overtook him in the closing stages to claim the race victory - and thus his third BSB title - to win the series by 28 points from the GSX-R1000-mounted Australian.
Brookes produced his usual fully-committed effort at Brands, finishing on all three podiums, taking his season-long tally to 20 and finished all 26 races.
"After the first two races of the weekend I admit I was off as I could see the Championship slipping away from me." Brookes stated. "But now that it's over, I'm fully relaxed and happy with the effort we all made this year."
"We've been really consistent, finished every race; and I haven't crashed during any of the races; I've given it my all," he added.
"If we were working on conventional points I would have won the Championship but that's the way it goes. The Showdown format can work for you or in this case against you," explained the 29 year old.
"Shakey is a great rider and full credit to him, but I'll be back looking to take that number one spot next year.
With the season over, Brookes will head back to his home in Sydney, Australia to rest up before setting his sights on the 2013 British Superbike championship
"Thanks to everyone for their effort, To our sponsors Tyco and all the other associate sponsors who showed up in force this year to support the team; to Suzuki for a great bike; and of course my team who I cannot fault."
"It's back to Australia now to recharge the batteries then I'll be back for more in 2013." concluded Brookes
