SWINDON Robins skipper Jason Doyle claimed the first Speedway Grand Prix success of his career last night with victory in the Czech GP.

The Australian secured top step on the podium in Prague after passing new World Championship leader Greg Hancock in the final, with Great Britain’s Chris Harris coming home third.

The victory is Doyle’s SGP maiden triumph since joining the competition last season and is his second podium result of 2016 after finishing second at this year’s opener in Slovenia back in April.

Doyle’s 17-point haul sees him climb to fourth in the 2016 standings on 42 points, one place higher than where he finished in the last campaign.

American star Hancock leads the way on 56 points, eight clear of Great Britain’s reigning world champion Tai Woffinden in second, with Australian Chris Holder back in third.

“I can’t believe what has happened. On the last lap when I was out in front, I was just thinking ‘come on! Keep going,” said Doyle.

“Everyone tells you that when you’re going to win something, you can hear the engine ticking over nicely. In the final, the bike rode perfectly. It’s one of those moments I’ll never forget.

“I knew I wouldn’t be able to out-trap Greg off one. He’s just one of those class acts. I went wide and tried to pick up the dirt. I had enough speed to cut back and when the bike hooked up and I had the speed to pull past Greg, I couldn’t believe it.

“Once I got some fresh air, I knew I’d be able to do something with it. I was happy with second, but to finally win it is a moment I really can’t comprehend.

“It’s a feeling I never thought I was going to have, but it has happened and it’s a monkey off my back to say I’ve won a Grand Prix.”

Doyle did not get his evening off to the best of starts as he could only finish third in his opening ride in heat four but swiftly found his form in the very next race with a stunning victory – the first of four in seven rides on the night.

After racing in two heats back-to-back, Doyle had to wait until heat 12 for his next outing, although the break did not affect his momentum as he duly delivered another win.

Doyle was out again soon afterwards, finishing second in heat 14 and matched that result in heat 19 to finish with 11 points from his first five rides and qualify second for the semi-finals, with only Hancock ahead on 13 points.

After Hancock and Niels-Kristian Iversen took the top two spots in the opening semi, Doyle ensured he would contest the final by coming home ahead of Harris in the second race.

And the Aussie continued his hot streak in the final with another sublime ride to see off fellow in-form man Hancock and take the victory.