Kiwi Josh Coppins knows he needs to win races in order to capture the Pro Open crown. Image: Alex Gobert.

Former World Motocross runner-up Josh Coppins has cemented the fact that he needs to start winning this weekend in Moree if he’s to stand a chance at sealing the Rockstar Energy Drink MX Nationals title.

Coppins has been a model of consistency the past two rounds and clawed his way back to second spot in the championship, just 14 points from the series lead.

His 20 years of racing experience is holding him in good stead in the championship fight as Coppins wins the races that he can and salvages good points in those that he can’t.

“I said prior to the last round that now is the time to win races and the same still applies,” the Kiwi commented. “The points are tight at the top and the rider who makes the least mistakes is going to win this championship.

“My game plan is still to win races, that’s what CDR employed me to do and it’s my job to do it.”

Coppins currently sits third in the championship for CDR Rockstar Energy Yamaha, winning both the Appin and Raymond Terrace rounds earlier in the season.