Eugene Laverty started the race from second on the grid

Eugene Laverty claimed his first World Supersport victory in thrilling fashion in Qatar on Saturday.

The Toomebridge rider produced a brilliant overtaking manoeuvre to overhaul Australian Andrew Pitt on the final corner to clinch the win.

Meanwhile, Ballyclare's Jonathan Rea finished a disappointing 12th in the opening World Supersport race.

The HannSpree Ten Kate rider improved in the second race by finishing in eighth place.

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