Richard Cooper took the opening National Sportbike race win at Brands Hatch by 8.730secs as Belgian newcomer Ferre Fleerackers finished second in his first ever race.
Cooper hit the front at the start and was never challenged as he took off at the front – but points leader Edoardo Colombi struggled all race, eventually finishing in a lowly 14th.
Alfie Davidson was third, with Thomas Strudwick fourth and Rhys Stephenson fifth.
Pirelli National Sportbike with Moneybarn Vehicle Finance, Race One result:
1. Richard Cooper (PHR Performance Triumph)
2. Ferre Fleerackers (B.art Racing Team) +8.730s
3. Alfie Davidson (IN Competition/SENCAT Aprilia) +8.732s
4. Thomas Strudwick (TS Racing) +8.758s
5. Rhys Stephenson (Rocket Racing) +9.291s