Three wins, seven podiums, 185 points — and a 40-point lead over a rider who has beaten him only once.
Gonzalez won at Catalunya, Mugello and Balaton Park in a run of three straight rounds. Izan Guevara is second on 145, Senna Agius third on 136 with two wins of his own, and Ivan Ortola fourth on 127.
The Intact GP garage holds first and third in the standings — 321 points between two riders — which is the strongest team position anywhere in the paddock this season.
