Rocketing to a second pole of 2025, David Almansa (Leopard Racing) left it until his final flying lap to deliver the goods at Sepang on Saturday. Still chasing his first podium, he’ll have Taiyo Furusato (Honda Team Asia) right next to him for the first time in over a year, whilst Jose Antonio Rueda (Red Bull KTM Ajo) lines up third.
- Guido Pini (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) and Brian Uriarte (LIQUI MOLY Dynavolt Intact GP) take fourth and fifth, with Alvaro Carpe (Red Bull KTM Ajo) completing Row 2
- Valentin Perrone (Red Bull KTM Tech 3) heads Row 3, also via Q1, ahead of Maximo Quiles (CFMOTO Power Electronics Aspar Team) as the #28 got a late bump up to Q2 following the unfit for Jacob Roulstone (Red Bull KTM Tech3)
- Angel Piqueras (FRINSA – MT Helmets – MSI) fell at Turn 4 but was able to remount and continue his session, however, the rider second overall could only take P9.
- Phillip Island podium finisher and polesitter Joel Kelso (LEVELUP-MTA) goes from 11th and debutant wildcard rider Hakim Danish (AEON CREDIT SIC Racing MSI) from 14th.
