It followed an action-packed third round at Motegi , where Hafizh had already established himself as the dominant force in ASB1000. Keito consequently took command ahead of Hafizh and Nakarin Atiratphuvapat, with Hafizh initially content to stalk the Japanese Honda rider. Waters steadily worked his way to sixth, 14.952 seconds behind Hafizh, to finish as the leading Australian. After arriving at Mandalika ninth in the championship on 38 points, Epis leaves tenth on 47. West is 15th on 19 points while Waters immediately slots into 17th with the 17 points scored from his one-off appearance.