Race
Moto2 2023
Round 18
Impressive Race for Ogura and Chantra in Sepang
Ai made a remarkable comeback that allowed him to fight for a podium. Somkiat lost a lot of time in the second corner due to the crash of a rival, also making a comeback to move from 17th to sixth place.
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Hiroshi Aoyama
IDEMITSU Honda Team AsiaOur riders did a good start, but another rider's crash on the first corner made Chantra lose precious time, going to back positions. From there, both started showing a fantastic pace, making a great return. Ogura arrived close to the podium position, but he couldn't overtake Ramirez and finished in a remarkable fourth position. Chantra picked up many places to finish sixth. We didn't expect these results, but they took essential points after a good race. Now we are going to Qatar; let's see the new tarmac and see what happens.
![Ai Ogura](https://d3dup97zc5osq9.cloudfront.net/production/46582/conversions/028-icon-thumb.jpg)
Ai Ogura
79
IDEMITSU Honda Team AsiaI could avoid the accident in Corner 2, which allowed me to gain many positions. I tried to set my pace, going close to the front positions. But I struggled to overtake Lopez, taking too much time. When I arrived at Ramírez to fight for the podium, I had only one chance to overtake him, but I couldn't. I have mixed feelings because I've done an excellent race, but I couldn't do it better to finish on the podium.
![Somkiat Chantra](https://d3dup97zc5osq9.cloudfront.net/production/74862/conversions/icon-thumb.jpg)
Somkiat Chantra
35
IDEMITSU Honda Team AsiaMy start was good, but in the second corner, I found González and his bike in the middle of the track, losing many times and falling to the 17th position. I tried to overtake as many riders as possible to finish on P6. I'm happy because I rode fighting with all my heart today. We have now two more races to finish the season. See you next weekend in Qatar.
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