ADAM FINISHED ON TOP
Treacherous wet conditions set the tone for an action-packed Race 2 of the BERJAYA SOMPO YAMAHA R15M Race Elites category at Round 1 of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship 2026, held at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit.
At lights out, Raja Abdurraqib Raja Norfatihah of BEN HUAT MOTOR made a strong start to lead the pack, with Adam Danial Abdul Fattah of BERJAYA MEGA and Ahmad Malek Ridha of LKT MOTOR closely in tow. The opening laps saw tight battles across the field, but the wet surface quickly began to take its toll.
Drama struck on Lap 2 when Muhd Ikram Dani of TME MOTOR lost control after running onto the curb, triggering a series of incidents that also saw Mohd Arrfan Ashraf of KEAT SENG MOTOR and Muhd Ali Imran Mohd Dzul Hijri of CHJ MOTORS crash out. The high attrition rate highlighted just how demanding the conditions were.
By Lap 3, Adam Danial had taken control of the race, demonstrating remarkable composure in the slippery conditions. Behind him, Shahuzzaifie Adli Shafendi of FASROI M SB emerged as a serious contender, setting the fastest lap of the race at 3’18.292s and storming into second place. The battle intensified with riders like Che Muhammad Daniel Syazwan of SENG HOE MOTOR of and Adam Hariz Hafiz of K SENG MOTOR pushing into the top positions.
Heading into Lap 4, Adam maintained his lead under mounting pressure from Shahuzzaifie, while Md Akif Qayyum Rosefendy of TKC RACING climbed into podium contention. Raja, who had led the early stages, began to slip back as the race entered its decisive phase.
The final lap delivered a dramatic twist. As the leading group fought for position, Raja’s race ended in heartbreak with a crash at Turn 15, reshaping the podium fight in the closing moments.
At the chequered flag, Adam Danial held his nerve to secure a hard-earned victory in 16’40.786s, fending off Shahuzzaifie by just 0.068s in one of the closest finishes of the weekend. Akif completed the podium with a strong ride to third.
Reflecting on his performance, Adam said, “When it comes to wet race, it’s no longer just about speed, but how smart you race. I saw riders falling throughout the race, so I had to be extra careful because I wanted to finish. I guess I did well today, and the victory is mine.”
TOP 5 FASTEST – RACE 2
1. ADAM DANIAL ABDUL FATTAH – BERJAYA MEGA (16’40.786s)
2. SHAHUZZAIFIE ADLI SHAFENDI – FASROI M SB (16’40.854s)
3. MD AKIF QAYYUM ROSEFENDY – TKC RACING (16’45.969s)
4. ADAM HARIZ HAFIZ – K SENG MOTOR (16’48.244s)
5. CHE MUHAMMAD DANIEL SYAZWAN – SENG HOE MOTOR (16’49.249s)