Ukawa sets sights on Biaggi after 'big fight'.

Tohru Ukawa found himself in a thrilling battle with two other Honda riders for the final podium spot in yesterday's Australian Grand Prix.

It was Ukawa's first podium finish since round eleven, at Estoril, and he is now just a single point from second place rider Max Biaggi in the championship table.

"I am quite happy because it has been a long time since I was here on the podium," said the Repsol rider. "Staying with the two top riders was a bit too difficult because of the gap they had on me, although I tried to follow them in the early laps. Kato and van den Goorbergh were with me anyway and we made a big fight.

"I am happy to finish third and I have to beat Biaggi again (at Valencia) to finish second in the championship," added Tohru.