Leon Haslam had found a rhythm in the tricky wet conditions of the first British Superbikes race in Assen and was closing in on Scott Redding at the red flag.
Danny Kent found the rain helped level away his injury woes, allowing him to push for a podium in the shortened first British Superbikes race at Assen.
Results from qualifying at the ninth round of the Bennetts British Superbike Championship, as the Showdown begins in Assen, with Bradley Ray on record pace for pole position.