However , Rees was forced to accept runner - up finish as his bike mysteriously lost power during the first of the weekend 's three 600cc races .
Rees still crossed the line just 4.5 seconds behind Wainuiomata man Richardson .
However , Rees was forced to accept runner - up finish as his bike mysteriously lost power during the first of the weekend 's three 600cc races , although Rees still crossed the line just 4.5 seconds behind Wainuiomata man Richardson .