PETALING JAYA: Consistency is the secret to Mohd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan’s victory in Round 5 of the PETRONAS Malaysian Cub Prix Championship.
Competing in the CP150 category, Izzat of PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha-CKJ Racing won the 20-lap race in 14:48.244 at the Jempol Circuit in Negri Sembilan.
The victory has placed Izzat in third spot with 76 points.
“I’m so happy to have finally taken the top spot on the podium,” said Izzat.
“The race went well and it was rather smooth for me.”
Izzat thanked teammate, Ahmad Afif Amran, for guiding him in the championship.
“As for my performance, I owe it to Afif who has been assisting me throughout.
“I’m grateful to him and also my team for this win.”
The Selangor-born rider had finished second in Saturday’s qualifying session and was fastest during yesterday’s Super Pole session.
RESULTS
CP150: 1. Mohd Izzat Zaidi Mohd Salehan (PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha CKJ Racing) 14:48.244, 2. Azroy Anuar Hakeem (Honda Yuzy Idemitsu Team) 14:50.015, 3. Ahmad Afif Amran (PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha CKJ Racing) 14:51.180.
CP125: 1. Mohd Shafiq Rasol (Onexox TKKR Racing Team) 11:48.421, 2. Mohd Adib Rosley (YYPang Yamaha Racing Team) 11:51.944, 3. Mohd Hafiza Rofa (Onexox TKKR Racing Team) 11:54.706.
Wira KBS: 1. Mohd Danish Aiman Zamrul (PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha 31 Racing) 9:36.357, 2. Mohd Adam Haikal Jahar (PETRONAS Sprinta Yamaha 31 Racing) 9:36.478, 3. Mohd Farish Iqmal Khayrul Elyas (Honda KC Racing) 9:41.971.
