The Red Bull KTM Tech3 rider was 11th and deep in the big group to leave with five minutes left on the clock, enough for two flying lap attempts at the longest track on the calendar. Well positioned, the Argentine rider was elevated to first with the tow from the bikes ahead helping him to a 2m 09.568s best. The top rookie in Practice was Veda Pratama, an impressive third place for the Honda Team Asia rider at a new track for the Indonesian. Kiattisak Singhapong (24th), a former Asia Talent Cup rider and current Red Bull Rookies participant is in for Zen Mitani at Honda Team Asia. The early top five was completed by Kelso in fourth for home team MLav Racing and long term session leader Morelli.