Malaysian outfit SEM9 Axle was able to weather the LMP2 storm that was intensifying into what would intially end up being a three-way fight for the victory at Matsusaka. But the pair of both Nabil Azlan and Inigo Anton would keep their cool and push their strategy towards a well-deserved and emphatic win, 53.485 seconds in front of class pole sitters Burst Esport Goodr Sunglasses in the #94 entry.

LMP2 débutants Team Iris in the #77 entry would get a welcome lifeline, following on from dramas for the #15 Deuces Motorsport Club, who would end up in the barriers whilst incontention for the lead ofthe race with both SEM9 Axle and Burst Esport Goddr Sunglasses.

We’re hoping to see more exciting racing between these teams when the season heads to Monza.