Entering the last quarter of the 45th Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours race, Team HRC with Japan Post continues on top, chasing Honda’s 30th win in the Suzuka 8 Hours and the third in a row for Team HRC. 

With very consistent lap times from the trio of Team HRC with Japan Post riders, and fastest pit stops, the Honda #30 stills keeps a 36.813 leading gap. 

Johann Zarco is still setting solid lap times of 2:07.690 to reinforce the team's position.

F.C.C. TSR Honda France rider Alan Techer, while running in 15th place, was forced to stop in the pits due to damage from a previous crash. After more than 10 minutes of repairs, the Honda #5 rejoined the race in 25th place with Josh Hook.

SDG Team HARC-PRO. Honda retains its fifth place, while Honda Dream RT SAKURAI HONDA delivers a strong performance, securing seventh place.