Qayyum out to be first time Superbike winner in battle among five

Fiery form: Abdullah Qayyum Abdul Razak taking the lead during the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship.

PETALING JAYA: The season finale of the MAM Malaysia Superbike Championship (MSBK) will take place at the Petronas Sepang International Circuit this weekend.

Who among the top five riders in the Yamaha R15M Race Elites will take home the victorious title?

It’s a highly unpredictable race category especially with a close point difference among the top five riders who have all taken a step on the podium in the last four races.

Abdullah Qayyum Abdul Razak of Welly Racing Team currently takes the lead position with a total of 56 points, with a one-point difference with Ahmad Syukran of Hiap Aik Racing Team who has a total of 55 points to his name.

Mohd Izam Ikmal on the other hand takes the third spot overall with a total of 51 points, with one-point difference with his closest contender Arash Tsunami of BLH Glassteel 46 Racing at the fourth spot with a total of 50 points.

Mohd Shafiq Ezzariq of Boon Hua Racing Team takes the fifth spot overall with a total of 44 points after making his first win for the season in Race 2 of Round 3.

Qayyum said: “I believe that every rider has their own strategy in place and I too have my own strategies. In fact, I have three different plans in place to ensure that I am fully prepared for unforeseen circumstances.

“I do hope that everything goes as planned. I also hope that it will rain as I am fully in control and confident. The race category is quite tough because all the machines are the same with the same level of performances.

“But as a rider, what’s more important is preparation of body and mind.

“I have a work routine which I follow up with diligently. My closest contender is Izam because he has a lot of mileage at SIC. It is no excuse though for me. I will still do my best and try for the champion title.”

Izam said he would be prepared.

“For me, the most crucial part would be the last two laps to ensure that I can get into the top five positions,” he said.

“The top three riders are strong and I am pretty sure that they will fight for the championship title. I also need some luck for the weekend and I am keeping my fingers crossed.”