Monster Energy Yamaha Factory MXGP's Romain Febvre narrowly missed a second consecutive Grand Prix victory by 1-point. After an impressive opening race win, followed by a fourth in Race 2,the '461' finished second overall at the fourteenth round of the MXGP World Championship in Lommel, Belgium. Teammate Jeremy Seewer strengthened his grip on second position in the MXGP Championship Standings following two solid top-five finishesfor fourth overall.