 With the exception of crashing out at third round in Jerez, the Finnish rider would finish every race that season, all inside the points.His strong form led to a major break through, as he would go onto secure his first victory in Moto2, at the Czech Republic, from fourth on the grid.Coming out on top of a race long battle involving Japanese rider, Takaaki Nakagami and former 125cc title rival, Thomas Luthi.