Scotsman Billy Mackenzie has spoken out about the on-track clash between him and Chris Blose during the Man on Man Challenge at Ipswich’s Monster Energy Super X season finale.

The pair came together and went down early in the single lap dual, before a series of shoves and heated words had fans on their feet.

“I don’t mind getting a bit close but he came in and wiped us both out,” Mackenzie said. “It was just a bit dangerous making those kinds of passes so I got angry and got up and pushed him.

“We had a Man v Man in the middle of the track and said a lot of words to each other, but nothing was done. We remained professional and I got on my bike quickly and rode off and won the race.”

The pair later went on to battle for third in the 20-lap main event, which American guest Blose got the better of, but Mackenzie was satisfied with his performance in Queensland.

“I was just happy to get a bit of momentum, albeit at the last round,” he added. “I felt good out there, the track was a bit larger scale and that suited me better, I was able to carry some corner speed and the bike was working good.

“I felt connected with the bike, but it was just a bit disappointing I couldn’t get my mojo working earlier in the supercross season. I should’ve held onto third place tonight, but I kept messing a section up towards the end.

“I feel happy, definitely a lot happier than the previous couple of rounds, so I’ll take the positives from it and I’m looking forward to having a good year next year.”

Mackenzie finished his first full Super X season fourth overall as Kawasaki’s lone factory Pro Open contender.