Malaysian motorcycle racing sensation Muhammad Hakim Danish Ramli has secured third position on the starting grid for the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix, giving home supporters plenty to celebrate ahead of Sunday’s Moto3 race at Sepang International Circuit.
The 19-year-old rider, representing AEON Credit-MT Helmets-MSI, delivered an impressive qualifying performance with a lap time of 2 minutes 10.52 seconds, securing a front-row start. He finished just 0.133 seconds behind Spanish rider Maximo Quiles of CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team, who claimed pole position with a time of 2:10.39.
Another Spanish rider, Brian Uriarte of Red Bull KTM Ajo, secured second place on the grid after clocking 2:10.48. The closely contested qualifying session highlighted the competitive field, with Hakim Danish demonstrating his ability to challenge some of the fastest riders in the Moto3 category.
Speaking after qualifying, Hakim Danish expressed satisfaction with his performance, acknowledging that securing third position had required considerable effort. He emphasised the importance of starting from the front row, as it would allow him to remain among the leading riders and compete for a podium finish. However, he admitted that improvements were still needed in the first and third sectors of the circuit.
Despite feeling some pressure ahead of his home Grand Prix, Hakim Danish remained optimistic about delivering a strong performance for Malaysian supporters. With a front-row starting position secured, the young rider will now turn his attention to Sunday’s race on 1 November, hoping to convert his qualifying success into a memorable podium finish on home soil.
