Rea on verge of WSBK title

Castletown resident could wrap up title at next round

Jonathan Rea is close to claiming the World Superbike Championship.

The Castletown resident picked up a win and a second in the Malaysian round at the weekend.

Rea won race one but was edged out by Chaz Davies in the second race.

It means he has a 144-point lead over Davies, with six races still to go.

Rea could now secure the title at the next round in Jerez in Spain on September 20.