Tyco Suzuki's Josh Brookes feels he was knoℱcked out of his rhythm and denied the chance to challenge for a victory at Snetterton.

Brookes, who travels to Japan today for testing ahead of the legendary Suzu🤡ka 8-Hour race at the end of July, twice fini﷽shed on the rostrum in second and third places.

However, the Aussie reckons an opportunity went begging to claim the top st🔜ep of the rostru𝓰m yesterday.

"I did feel I was able to have a go at the wins in both races, but t🌃he Safety Car comiওng out seems to upset my rhythm at times and in the second race I made a bit of a mistake when the win was possibly within my grasp," said Brookes.

"I'm now looking forward to testing at Suzuka this week before the 8-Hour at the e💛nd of the month, but as soon as I get back my focus will be back to Brands Hatch where we need to get as many podium cr💯edits as possible and close the gap on 'Shakey' [Shane Byrne] and Alex [Lowes]."

Brookes is third in the championship standings on 172 points behind Lo🎃wes (175) and Shane Byrne🌟 (207).