David Almansa won Moto3 Japanese GP 2026; Veda Ega Pratama took 11th

David Almansa won the Moto3 Japanese Grand Prix 2026 at Twin Ring Motegi on Sunday, October 4, 2026, delivering a dominant performance from pole position while Indonesian rookie Veda Ega Pratama secured 11th place after an aggressive charge through the field. Racing under intense pressure at the 4.801-kilometer Japanese circuit, Almansa faved off late challenges to take victory, while Veda outpaced Malaysia’s Hakim Danish in a fierce battle for lower-order points.

Almansa Controls Motegi From Pole to Flag

Riding for Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP, Almansa immediately converted his pole position into the race lead when the lights went out on Sunday morning local time.

Maximo Quiles, leading the championship standings for the CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, mounted a late-race charge to finish second behind Almansa. Alvaro Carpe of Red Bull KTM Ajo completed the podium in third place. Brian Uriarte, another Red Bull KTM Ajo rookie who briefly threatened at the front during the early laps, was handed a double long lap penalty after his mechanics remained working on his machine on the grid three minutes before the start, ultimately dropping him back to a fourth-place finish.

Veda Ega Charges Past Hakim Danish in the Midfield

While the leaders battled at the front, Veda Ega Pratama staged a recovery drive from deep on the grid. Antara reported that the Honda Team Asia rider fought his way up from 17th place on the grid—following a turbulent weekend that included a highside crash in Q2 at Turn 10—to cross the finish line in 11th. CNN Indonesia reported that Veda immediately gained ground on the opening lap to sit 13th before sliding back through a congested midfield that featured rivalries with Adrian Fernandez, Valentin Perrone, and Joel Kelso.

Inside the final four laps, Veda caught and passed Malaysian competitor Hakim Danish, pulling ahead to secure 11th position while Danish settled for 12th.

Motegi Grand Prix Race Classification

The top-15 points-scoring finishers at Twin Ring Motegi reflect a tightly contested lower tier behind the podium contenders:

1. David Almansa (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP)
2. Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team)
3. Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo)
4. Brian Uriarte (Red Bull KTM Ajo)
5. Rico Salmela (Red Bull KTM Tech3)
6. Matteo Bertelle (LEVEL UP – MTA)
7. David Munoz (Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP)
8. Ryusei Yamanaka (AEON CREDIT – MT Helmets – MSI)
9. Joel Esteban
10. Adrian Cruces
11. Veda Ega Pratama (Honda Team Asia)
12. Hakim Danish Ramli
13. Adrian Fernandez
14. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3)
15. Casey O’Gorman