Australia’s Chad Reed has moved to within a whisker of the American Supercross series lead after posting his second win of the season in Anaheim.

The 31-year-old led all 20 laps of the round five event at Angel Stadium on Saturday night, having fended off charges from current points leader Ryan Villopoto and determined rookie Ken Roczen.

The victory comes just two weeks after Reed posted his first of the year, also in Anaheim, ending a 22-race drought.

“This win means more to me than the last one where I came from behind because it’s tougher to go out there and lead all 20 laps,” Reed said.

“We had our bike dialled in tonight and it was one of those nights where it felt one with me.”

The New South Welshman now sits second on the championship standings, just two points behind Villopoto with 12 rounds remaining.

It marks a remarkable comeback for Reed, who missed large chunks of the 2012 and 2013 seasons recovering from a knee injury sustained in a horrific crash two years ago.

The series next heads to San Diego on Saturday.