Pata Yamaha Official WorldSBK Team rider Michael van der Mark got the final part of his 2018 FIM World Superbike Championship campaign off to a flying start today, with a superb third place finish in Race 1 at Portimo to secure the last spot on the podium. Alex Lowes rode an intelligent race to pick up valuable championship points with tenth place, after overcoming some technical issues in the 20-lap race.