Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Dylan Peterson believes he belongs inside the top 10 after another confidence-inspiring ride at Wanneroo’s fourth MX Nationals round in Western Australia on Sunday.

Peterson continues to take advantage of his opportunity to race on board the Monster Energy Kawasaki KX450F, carding two strong finishes at Wanneroo in what was the toughest track of the season.

Peterson took 11th in the opener and then backed that up with a strong ride in the second moto to take seventh place, however a big crash in the final race ended his day.

A trip to the hospital revealed fluid on his knee that should subside in time for the next round this weekend.

“That was the toughest track of the season – she was gnarly,” Peterson said. “I had average starts all day. I had a spill in the first that kept me back at 11th. I came back from another bad start in the second moto and pushed to seventh.

“I had a big crash over the bars in the last race and clipped my knee pretty bad and then landed on it. I’m pretty happy with my results and I know where I’m at now – I’m just outside the top five.

“With some good starts my results will definitely improve. I’m looking forward to Murray Bridge.”

The series will head straight to Murray Bridge in South Australia for the halfway point of the season this weekend.