Noriyuki Haga is Superbike double winner

Noriyuki Haga is Superbike double winner

Noriyuki Haga became the first double winner of the Superbike season by dominating both races Sunday.

Haga edged world champion Troy Bayliss by more than 8.4 seconds in the opening race, with Max Biaggi third, then beat James Toseland by 2.6 seconds in the second race, with Bayliss third.

Toseland maintained his lead in the standings with 229 points. Haga moved into second with 194 points, while Biaggi is third with 191 and Bayliss trails in fourth with 164 through six of 13 rounds.