Monster Energy Kawasaki's Ryan Villopoto has an average finishing position of 2.2 so far in 2011.

Monster Energy Kawasaki’s Ryan Villopoto insists that he’s hoping to use consistency to put him in with a shot at claiming his first Monster Energy AMA Supercross, an FIM World Championship, in 2011.

Villopoto used a 14-point swing in Supercross class point standings to move into the covered number-one position following the 20-lap main event at Houston’s Reliant Stadium last weekend for the sixth stop of the series.

With two wins and three additional podium finishes, Villopoto is the most consistent rider in the field heading into San Diego’s Qualcomm Stadium tomorrow night.

“I’ve been trying to stay focused on the long term goal of a championship,” said Villopoto. “I did lose the lead for a few races, but tried to ride smart and stay on two wheels. I’ve only been off the podium twice and I really want to maintain the consistency.”

With a 2.2 average finish this season, Villopoto’s only non-podium finish was a fourth at Oakland and he’s led the points race every weekend except Anaheim 2, where James Stewart’s third win of the season gave him a five-point advantage over Villopoto.