A disk drive includes a base, a disk, an actuator with a coil having first and second legs, and a magnetic element support. The support includes a first plate section including a first support portion and a first extension portion. The support includes a second plate section including a second support portion and a second extension portion. The second extension portion is cooperatively formed with the first extension portion to receive the first leg with the second leg between the first and second extension portions. The magnetic element support further includes a transition section between the first and second plate sections. A primary magnetic flux path extends through the first support portion, the transition section, the second support portion, and the first leg. A secondary magnetic flux path extends through the second support portion, the second extension portion, the second leg, the first extension portion, and the first support portion.