Aussie Dean Ferris is focusing on the positives from a day of contrasting fortunes at the FIM World Motocross Grand Prix of Great Britian.

After sealing his maiden GP win a round earlier, the Monster Energy Yamaha rider headed to Matterly Basin brimming with confidence, which showed as he secured the holeshot in the opening MX2 race.

He built a handy lead and was able to maintain the gap from hometown favourite Jake Nicholls, taking the chequered flag after 18 laps with a 4.749-second advantage.

“The first moto was good,” reflected Ferris. “I got my first holeshot and just controlled the race and rode smart. The track really suited me because it was so technical and rutty.”

His result in the second race was soured when he crashed trying to put a pass on Jose Butron.

Ferris’ YZ250F sustained significant damage to its fuel tank, forcing him to the sidelines.

“In moto two Butron was just a roadblock; I’ve got nothing more to say,” he continued. “I was trying everything to pass and getting off the line a lot.

“I crashed because I had my head down from getting filled-in and the next thing I knew I was cartwheeling. I broke the tank, the bike wouldn’t fire and there was fuel everywhere.”

Ferris was frustrated that the second race incident also had larger championship implications as he was within reach of a top four berth.

Despite the disappointment he said he was happy with the progress made in the latter stages of the championship and put such occurrences down to a learning experience.

“At the moment I am very disappointed that the DNF cost me fourth in the championship also,” said Ferris.

“I am so happy in one respect in that the bike is working so sweetly now and it is a shame we are close to the end of the season because I could have had more points on the table, but you live and learn.”

Following the 16th of 18 grands prix, the Aussie is still well-placed in sixth, and is easily within striking range of the top four.