{
  "id": 17556233,
  "title": "Podium wait continues but Danish still proud of spirited Sepang effort",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/01/podium-wait-continues-but-danish-still-proud-of-spirited-sepang-effort",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-01T06:57:12.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/motor-sports/2026/11/1568241/podium-wait-continues-danish-still-proud-spirited-sepang-effort"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "SEPANG: Hakim Danish Ramli narrowly missed a podium finish at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia, concluding the Moto3 race in fourth position at the Sepang Circuit. Danish's KTM teammate Veda Pratama of Indonesia secured second place, with Alvaro Carpe of Red Bull KTM Ajo completing the lightweight class podium. The Indonesian rider outpaced Danish by 4.410 seconds, while Carpe led by 4.184 seconds. Danish and Veda exchanged positions throughout the race, with the Malaysian pushing for the lead in the final stages, including a last-lap attempt during turn 15, but ultimately failed to secure the podium. Danish, who has struggled for form recently, expressed his disappointment but maintained a positive attitude, acknowledging the Honda bikes' advantage in the high-speed corners of Sepang Circuit. He emphasized his commitment to performing well for his fans, family, and sponsors. Danish's fourth-place finish marked the highest ranking by a Malaysian in Moto3 at Sepang since his mentor-cum-manager Zulfahmi Khairuddin achieved second place in 2012. The 19-year-old rider earned 13 points from his performance and currently stands ninth in the overall Moto3 standings with 116 points. Veda Pratama, already securing the title, leads the championship with 376 points, followed by David Almansa of Liqui Moly Dynavolt Intact GP in second place with 228 points, and Brian Uriarte of Red Bull KTM Ajo in third place with 205 points. Moto3 will next compete in the Qatar Grand Prix.",
  "summary": "SEPANG: Hakim Danish Ramli narrowly missed out on the podium at the Petronas Grand Prix of Malaysia but made it clear he had no regrets after finishing fourth in the Moto3 race at Sepang Circuit on Sunday.",
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
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        "title": "Injured Martin out of Malaysian MotoGP in big title blow",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/injured-martin-out-of-malaysian-motogp-in-big-title-blow",
        "published": "2026-10-31T04:03:12.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Jorge Martin’s title hopes hit as broken wrist rules him out at Malaysian MotoGP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/jorge-martins-title-hopes-hit-as-broken-wrist-rules-him-out-at",
        "published": "2026-10-31T04:37:13.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Channel News Asia",
        "title": "Alex Marquez takes Sepang pole as injured Martin withdraws from Malaysian GP",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/31/alex-marquez-takes-sepang-pole-as-injured-martin-withdraws-from",
        "published": "2026-10-31T04:50:16.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}