NO DRAMA AS ZAQHWAN WALKS AWAY WITH EASY WIN IN RACE 2
Uncertain track conditions was as child’s play for Boon Siew Honda Racing Team’s Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi. Despite skipping out on the qualifying session and Race 1 earlier in the weekend, Race 2 of the MSBK 1000 in the season opener of the 2021 Malaysia Superbike Championship turned out to be a walk in the park for the hugely experienced superbike rider.
Starting from the back of the grid, Zaqhwan quickly dominated the 10-lap race, extending his lead to Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin by almost three seconds a lap. By lap 6, Zaqhwan was almost six seconds ahead of the rest.
A scary moment on Lap 7 almost caught Zaqhwan out. However, the Honda rider was able to salvage the situation by going off-track at Turn 9. Luckily, Zaqhwan had enough buffer between himself and Kasma to stay in the lead and eventually ended the race in P1 with 25’21.870s.
Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN’s Kasma Daniel, winner of Race 1, also enjoyed a smooth and easy race in P2. As the chequered flag came down, Kasma crossed the finish line 4.441s behind Zaqhwan.
ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team’s Mohd Ramdan Rosli outpaced his senior team mate Azlan Shah Kamaruzaman when he finished third with 25’58.785s.
Elsewhere, MME Racing Team Malaysia’s Ahmad Daniel Haiqal crashed out of the race in pursuit of his second podium of the weekend.
In the MSBK 1000 B category, Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood was unbeatable astride his Ducati Panigale V4. Nik Hadi won Race 2 ahead of Khoo Chee Yen from Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing. After Race 2, both riders are now tied on points for the ‘Weekend Warrior’ crown.
MSBK 1000 A RACE 2 RESULTS
- Mohd Zaqhwan Zaidi (Honda, Boon Siew Honda Racing Team), 25’21.870s
- Kasma Daniel Kasmayudin (Yamaha, Yamaha Racing Team ASEAN), 25’26.311s
- Mohd Ramdan Rosli (BMW, ONEXOX TKKR Racing Team), 25’58.785s
MSBK 1000 B RACE 2 RESULTS
- Nik Hadi Nik Mahmood (Ducati), 26’23.194s
- Khoo Chee Yen (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 27’25.161s
- Tee Wee Jin (Suzuki, Team Hiap Aik Suzuki Racing), 25’31.383s – 9 laps)
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