BIKE changes overnight led to Lymm rider Sean Neary securing a podium position in the latest round of the Ducati TriOptions Cup at Silverstone.

Zoek Racing's Neary completed his qualifying on the short National circuit in fifth position and began the first 15-lap affair from a second-row grid position.

But he was unable to match the pace of the leaders and completed the race in sixth place.

After some considerable changes to the bike overnight, Neary started the second race from the second row and maintained sixth position on the opening lap.

But then he made his move forward and took up third place on lap two.

Try as he may he was unable to make a pass on Lewis Rollo and although he remained within touching distance he crossed the finish line in third place just over a second behind his rival.

Neary said: “I cannot thank the lads in the team enough and Lee Jackson for their help in getting the bike sorted for me which gave me a podium finish in the second race.

"Massive changes were made to the bike overnight and it was so much better. It was a gamble but it paid off. I was gutted on Saturday as our team deserves better but I always give 100 percent.

"I must also congratulate Rob Guiver for sealing the title. I've shared a good few podiums with this lad over the last few years and for him to come back from a career ending smash last year to win it this year is unreal.”

The final round of the current campaign is at Assen in the Netherlands over the weekend of September 28-30.