BRITISH Talent Team rider John McPhee had a troubled qualifying session for the Spanish GP, but the Connel rider shot up from a P25 starting position to fight his way past half the field and lead the second group.
Fighting hard with riders around him and on course for another points finish, McPhee then suffered a lowside crash and out of contention at turn one, retiring from the race soon after.
The Scot retains fourth position in the championship, with the aim now to cut the gap and gain a big points haul in Le Mans at the French GP.