Sterilgarda Ducati's Shane Byrne reckons that the next World Superbike round at Donington Park can't get here fast enough as his confidence is on a huge high after his Misano race one podium.

The reigning British Superbike Champion led for most of the first leg until he was passed by Ben Spies in the closing changes after pitting to change bikes as the track dried out.

"I'm very happy with my first podium position with Sterilgarda. After a difficult season start, I improved progressively and today I managed to score a great result on my team's home ground. I had a good feeling with the track when it was still wet and built a pretty good advantage," said Byrne.

"Once I changed tyres it took me a few laps to get back in rhythm and Spies overtook me. Getting back on the podium gives you a great feeling and boosts your confidence. I  also did pretty well in race 2 when the track had completely dried out. I maintained position at the start and was just behind the front runners.

"Unfortunately, I made a small mistake and lost contact but I'm still happy with my performance because I set the fastest time in the last lap. I'm really in good form and the Donington round couldn't have come in a better moment."