Gearlink Kawasaki’s Glenn Irwin had to contend with arm-pump problems in both Motorpoint British Supersport races at Oulton Park but still managed to come away with second place in the championship.

Irwin had a successful opening encounter in the Sprint race and took a solid third place which saw him leading the Championship as he headed into the main race on Monday. There he showed the pace to run with the front boys and bagged fifth which now sees him lying in second place in the overall championship standings

"It was another good weekend for myself and the Gearlink Kawasaki team, the whole weekend we made improvements and each time I was out on the bike my times improved. It is the fastest I have ever gone round Oulton Park and I am really pleased with the progress we have made in such a short time,” said the Irishman.

“Both races were difficult and to run up at the sharp end certainly isn't an easy feat, I pushed hard and had to fight off several challenges. I suffered at Brands and here with arm-pump so I will look into now getting that fixed up before Snetterton. I hope we can continue this form and stay up at the front end."