Chaz Davies has vowed to bounce back in Sunday’s World Superbikes race in California after crashing out of the opener in Laguna Seca.

The Powys-born rider had just snatched the lead from Kawasaki rival Tom Sykes when his Ducati slipped from under him.

Davies had started in fourth spot on a track where he won both races last year but on lap five lost control at turn seven.

Title pacesetter Jonathan Rea went on to win the 25-lap race to extend his title lead to 71 points over Kawasaki team-mate Sykes.

And Davies is now 124 points behind the Ulsterman and though the title now looks a forlorn hope, he is looking to make amends in the second race.

The 29-year-old, who did not suffer any injuries, said: “I’m very disappointed.

“We got off a good start and we had a good pace from the very beginning.

“I didn’t feel on the limit but I felt the rear lock while on the brakes ahead of turn 7, and when it gained grip back the front loaded too much and I couldn’t do anything.

“We’ll try to bounce back, given that we have good potential.”