SHAFIQ WORKED HIS MOVES
Round 3 of the Malaysia Superbike Championship took place today at the PETRONAS Sepang International Circuit. Md Shafiq Ezzariq of Welly Racing triumphed today in Race 1 of the Berjaya Sompo YAMAHA Y16ZR Race MasterClass race category.
During the qualifying session this morning, Qayyum of New Chen Motorsports was once again in full form as he went on with great composure to make it fastest with his best lap time at 2’48:290s. At second fastest was Syukran Aizat of Soon Chye with his best lap time at 2’50:048s. Arash Tsunami of XL Motor made it third fastest with his best lap time at 2’50:052s.
During the race earlier, all riders were in full form as they went on to make the most of it. However, striking among the troop was Adam Haikal who took lead for a moment at turn one before Qayyum found a way ahead of him. By the end of lap 1 though, Arash Tsunami was seen taking lead momentarily before the troop swamped in on him. The 6-lap battle was never a bore as riders of various competency and calibre fought in the exchange of positions. With another three laps to go, Qayyum and Shafiq Ezzariq emerged among the frontliners. It was not an easy feat with the Y16ZR machine and the simple fact that all riders are potential winners in this race category. But, one rider who has proven his abilities this time around was Shafiq Ezzariq who squeezed his way towards victory at 17’39:732s.
Commenting on the race, Shafiq Ezzariq said, “First of all, I am thankful to have won today. During the race earlier, I wanted to enjoy the race and not pressure myself too much. It was only towards the end of the race that I tried to maintain my position among the top five riders. On the last lap, I found an opportunity to strike and I took advantage of it. I am really happy for the win today.”
Taking the second spot on the podium was Md Aliff Daniel of Hock Liong Motor Racing at 17’39:765s.
At third was Ahmad Syukran Aizat of Soon Chye clocking in at 17’39:792s.
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