Brazilian Samuel Pupo won the Young Guns 2018 for the second consecutive year yesterday, Friday, in a very special edition for being the first to be held in a wave pool.

The waves of Lemoore were once again on fire for a surfing championship, this time one that would pit four young surfers against each other: Franco-Mexican Marco Mignot, Frenchman Justin Becret, American Jet Schilling and the eventual winner, Samuel Pupo.

“I feel very happy to win this championship for the second year in a row,” Pupo wrote on his Instagram. “That wave is great, I have never had so much fun surfing in my life,” he added.

Not much information has been released by Quiksilver, the organizing brand. It is known that Pupo won and there is no further information on the position of the rest. It is also known that the aerial section was working at a certain point in the tournament and that Pupo put it to good use.

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That air section at the @wsl Surf Ranch? It boosted @samuel_pupo to a win at the 2018 #YGSurf Final. @jettschilling, @marco_mignot and @justinbecret were all going HAM — but Sammy took it out to become the first ever back-to-back Young Guns Surf Champ and win $10k.

A publication shared by Quiksilver (@quiksilver) the 27 of Jul from 2018 to 9: 36 PDT

Wanna watch four of the world's best teenage surfers battle it out for $10k at the @wsl Surf Ranch? Cool. Just hit our stories to join us at the finest wave in Lemoore, CA for the #YGSurf Showdown.? Featuring @marco_mignot, @jettschilling, @justinbecret and @samuel_pupo.

A publication shared by Quiksilver (@quiksilver) the 27 of Jul from 2018 to 9: 24 PDT

Here's my second wave this morning! This wave is insane thanks so much @lfioravanti!! #ygsurf @raimanaworld with the commentary!

A publication shared by Jett Schilling (@jettschilling) the 26 of Jul from 2018 to 1: 54 PDT

Under a massive sun in the middle of California dream wave at the ranch @kswaveco for the final #ygsurf @quiksilver # best wavepool coach @raimanaworld @billabongeurope @otiseyewear @creaturesofleisure @oceanvagabonddakhla.lagon @sexwaxofficial @mrzogssexwax @hackschooling_hossegor @surf_lounge #tobam

A publication shared by Justin Becret (@justinbecret) the 27 of Jul from 2018 to 7: 43 PDT