Richard Petrie
BBC Sport at the North West 200

Alastair Seeley stands one short of his stated ambition of rising his record number of wins at the North West 200 to 30 and this Supersport race undoubtedly offers him his best opportunity to add to his tally.

Seeley was the fastest man in practice and is a 13-time victor in the Supersport class. He won at least one Supersport race for nine consecutive years from 2010 to 2018. Nine of his victories have come on a Suzuki, four on a Kawasaki and four on a Yamaha.

He's on a Ducati today.

Lucky number for 13 for Glenn Irwin? He has one more chance to extend his winning streak in the Superbikes in the final race of the day.

Lee Johnston
Five-time winner on BBC iPlayer

There's no way reason why you wouldn't put your money on him winning this one. They've put a good package together. There's a few Ducati V2s this year, Alastair Seeley's on one and Paul Jordan, so we have that into the mix.

Next up, we'll have the Supersport race, which will take place over six laps.

Here's a reminder of the results.

Image source, BBC Sport

It's a 12th Superbike win at the North West 200 for Glenn Irwin.

Only Alastair Seeley, Robert Dunlop, Michael Rutter and Joey Dunlop have won more races at the event.

Michael Dunlop, who finished third, on BBC iPlayer: "I had that bad a start so I didn't know who was at the front. We have a bit of an issue with the bike, the engine doesn't have the right ratios. We struggle a lot out the back, but hopefully we'll make steps for the next race.

"It's great to have the support, it's just a shame I wasn't closer to the front. Hopefully we ge off the line and hang with them at the front."

Runner-up Dean Harrison on BBC iPlayer: "I feel like I'm riding quite well. I thought someone had to take on Glenn Irwin, I couldn't let him ride around on his own. I'm happy with that. I've got a few more races to go so we'll see how we go. I had a couple of looks at Glenn but he kept driving past me.

"I feel good, the bike's good and the team's good so I'm in good stead for later on."

Race winner Glenn Irwin on BBC iPlayer: "They are all as special as each other. Dean was riding incredibly well. We struggled with fuel, and the plan was never to break Dean, which I don't think was possible anyway - he is the first rider to pass me into Juniper. It has been a challenging week with weather and a lack of miles.

"The biggest thing is my arm, I'm in a lot of trouble after a couple of laps. I tried to keep some energy. I want to say a massive thanks to my team and sponsors. Dean is the nicest guy in the paddock, he pushed me to the limit today.

"I came back to continue my winning streak."

Image source, Pacemaker Press

1. Glenn Irwin

2. Dean Harrison

3. Michael Dunlop

4. Peter Hickman

5. Josh Brookes

6. Ian Hutchinson

7. Storm Stacey

8. Josh Magennis

9. Mike Browne

10. Michael Sweeney

Harrison tried his best to get Irwin into Juniper but the Ducati rider has enough.

That should be that.

We're onto the coast road for the final time!

Irwin looks like he has this one!

Irwin still leads into Mather's Cross and again into Magherabuoy.

Harrison gets a great run to University and they are side by side!

Irwin dangles the leg out but makes the corner, but Harrison is right there!

Here we go! 8.97 miles to decide this one!

There's just 0.252 seconds over the line as Irwin leads Harrison.

Hickman is 12 seconds back in third, but Dunlop and Brookes are right on him!

Harrison with another big run over Black Hill but Irwin holds the lead this time.

Irwin retakes the lead as he blasts past Harrison.

This is some battle as they head to Portrush for the penultimate time.

Josh Brookes ran into the back of Hutchinson into York but both riders are able to continue.

Harrison leads by 0.352 seconds over the line!

Behind, Hickman is third - 11 seconds back - while Stacey has dropped to eighth place.