Ramsey resident James Toseland will start Sunday's World Superbike Round at Brands Hatch from second on the grid.
The Ten Kate Honda rider, who leads the championship standings by 43 points with four rounds remaining, will be behind reigning champion Troy Bayliss.
Toseland announced earlier this week he is moving to MotoGP next season.
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