American Kensei Matsudaira, riding his Idemitsu ATC – USA Honda on the 2.98-mile (4.80 km) track, was 6th during Asia Talent Cup Qualifying Saturday morning at Mobility Resort Motegi, in Japan.

Matsudaira: “There is a big gap to pole but it’s close between the rest. Looking forward to race 1 coming up this afternoon, it’s right after the MotoGP Sprint race.”

Saturday afternoon, Matsudaira finished the Race 1 in 7th, 13.469 seconds behind race winner Ryota Ogiwara. 

You can watch the full Race 1 here :