Trio bounce back from early setback to rule Merdeka race


The podium winners for Merdeka Race

PETALING JAYA: The trio Gan Kim Koa, Lee Wai Cong and Hayden Haikal steered their fourth generation Honda Civic car to a stunning overall win in the Malaysia Speed Festival Merdeka Race at the Sepang International Circuit.

The trio crossed the finish line to complete the 99-lap race on Sunday evening with a total time of 4’54:31.789s – more than 20 seconds ahead of their nearest competitor.

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