Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) is back on top at the Motul Grand Prix of Japan, taking pole position by just under quarter of a second as he looks to hammer home his advantage ahead of a looming championship point in Indonesia. Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech3) impressed once more to take second place following his pole in Misano, with Joel Kelso (LEVELUP – MTA) completing the front row after getting denied late on.
Angel Piqueras (MT Helmets – FRINSA – MSI) is just off the front row as the 36, second in the standings, lines up fourth
Home hero Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) leads the Honda charge in P5, just ahead of Adrian Fernandez (Leopard Racing) completing Row 2
Friday’s fastest David Munoz (LIQUI MOLY Intact GP) edged out rookie Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team) for P7
