Reed finished third at round five. Image: Simon Cudby

TwoTwo Motorsports/Bel-Ray Racing’s Chad Reed finished a credible third place at the fifth round of the Monster Energy AMA Supercross at Anaheim II, despite being struck down with a stomach bug in the days leading up to the event.

While he wasn’t able to push as hard as he would have liked, Reed rode two solid races finishing his heat second before taking third in the main event.

“I was happy with third tonight as I have been throwing up the last few days and just felt awful,” Reed said.

“Today was tough, I tried to honour all my fan and sponsor obligations but I felt wiped out.

“In the main I got a good start and passed Ryan (Villopoto) for the lead on the opening lap. He passed me back and then I lost a spot to James (Stewart).

“I tried to put the pressure on him towards the end of the race but I just didn’t have anything left in the tank,” Reed added.

Reed currently sits second overall in the series after five rounds of racing, just three points off championship leader Ryan Villopoto.