Rockstar Makita Suzuki’s Ryan Dungey continues to fly beneath the radar as he makes inroads on a second AMA Supercross title in the closing stages of season 2011.

Dungey moved to second place in the standings after racing to second place in Saturday night’s 14th round at Edwards Jones Dome in St Louis, now just five points away from title leader Ryan Villopoto.

With three rounds to go and 75 points up for grabs, Dungey knows the time is now if he’s to strike on the championship for the second year in a row.

“I think that all in all, it was a pretty good day,” said Dungey. “Practice went really well. We were fighting a few areas, but my whole team went to work and made a few changes that made me really comfortable out there on the track.

“My Suzuki got me off to a great start in my heat race and I was able to get the holeshot and come away with a win. That helped a lot and gave me a good gate pick going into the main event.

“I got another good start, which put me in second. I got passed and put into third but was able to get back to second in the next lap. I’m really thankful for a second on the night.

“I’m focusing on just being really consistent and smart. A big thanks to my Rockstar Makita Suzuki team and the Yoshimura guys – they all have done a great job.

“We’re heading to Seattle next week and I’m looking forward to that one. I really enjoy going there. The dirt is a little different in Seattle; a little more sandy and usually will rut up and deteriorate a bit.

“I look forward to getting there next week and putting in another solid ride.”

Dungey’s Australian teammate will sit out the remaining Supercross rounds in order to focus on the upcoming outdoor nationals series.