Portugal Moto3 Qualification: Mario Aji Will Start The Race From Second Place!

Indonesian racer, Mario Aji, will start Portugal's Moto3 race from second place. (Doc. MotoGP)

JAKARTA - Indonesian racer, Mario Aji, performed exceptionally in the Portugal Moto3 qualifying session, Saturday, April 23. The Honda Team Asia racer finished the qualifying session in second place.

This is the second time Mario Aji will start the 2022 Moto3 race from the front row. Previously, he started from third position at the Mandalika MotoGP, last March 20.

In fact, Mario Aji actually several times recorded the fastest lap times in this qualifying session. However, in the end, it was Denis Oncu who was able to take pole position.

Denis Oncu took the front position after making a best lap time of 2 minutes 3,955 seconds. Meanwhile, Mario Aji is only 0.017 seconds away!

Mario Aji's slick performance has actually been seen since the free practice session. The 18-year-old racer was able to record the best time in a combination of 1, 2 and 3 free practice times.

In the qualifying session, Mario Aji's speed was evident. Record time continues to sharpen lap by lap. If he is able to maintain his good performance, it is not impossible for Mario Aji to win the podium in the race which was held on Sunday, April 24.

Portugal Moto3 qualifying session results (10 Top)

Denis Oncu 2:03.955

Mario Aji +0.017

Lorenzo Fellon +0.492

Carlos Tatay +0.546

Tatsuki Suzuki +0.608

Sergio Garcia +1.050

Riccardo Rossi +1.182

Scott Odgen +1.247

Ivan Guevara +1.356

Ayumu Sasaki +1.440