Red Bull Ice One Husqvarna Factory Racing’s Todd Waters starred at Sicily’s second round of the International Italian Motocross Championship on Sunday, capturing third overall in both the MX1 and Elite categories.

Waters scored his first podium aboard the FC450 he’ll race in the 2014 MXGP World Championship, behind Antonio Cairoli (Red Bull KTM) and Jeremy Van Horebeek (Yamaha).

“It feels fantastic to come away with two podium results in Sicily,” Waters beamed. “I’m happy for myself but also for the team – the hard work we’ve put in is beginning to show.

“The MX1 race went quite well, I got a good start and that made the difference for me. After a couple of laps I worked my way into second and even set the fastest lap of the race. But towards the end I made a couple of mistakes and slipped back to third.

“In the Elite race I got into third early on and set about putting a solid race together. To end the day with two third place results is great, I really enjoyed it.”

The result sees Waters elevated to third in both championships amongst an all-star international field of competitors.

2014 International Italian Motocross Championship
Round two – Sicily

MX1 results:
1. Antonio Cairoli
2. Jeremy Van Horebeek
3. Todd Waters
4. Tyla Rattray
5. David Philippaerts

MX1 championship standings (after two rounds):
1. Antonio Cairoli 240
2. Jeremy Van Horebeek 180pts
3. Todd Waters 135
4. Tyla Rattray 125
5. David Philippaerts 125

Elite results:
1. Antonio Cairoli
2. Jeremy Van Horebeek
3. Todd Waters
4. Davide Guarneri
5. Tyla Rattray

Elite championship standings (after two rounds):
1. Antonio Cairoli 240
2. Jeremy Van Horebeek 200
3. Todd Waters 125
4. Tyla Rattray 125
5. David Philippaerts 105