Veda Ega Shines in Sepang! Started from eighth position, finished second in the Malaysian Moto3.

Young Indonesian Rider, Veda Ega Pratama, has once again carved historic achievement on the global motorcycle racing stage. This Honda Team Asia rider successfully finished second in the main 2026 Moto3 Malaysia race at Sepang International Circuit on Sunday (1/11/2026).

This result stands as Veda's best career performance throughout his Moto3 campaign. The rider originating from Gunungkidul, Special Region of Yogyakarta, secured this podium after surviving fierce competition against multiple elite class riders.

Veda crossed the line just behind Maximo Quiles of CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team who claimed the race victory, while Alvaro Carpe of Red Bull KTM Ajo took third place.

This success further extends Veda's impressive record during his debut 2026 Moto3 World Championship season. Having previously earned third place at the Brazilian Grand Prix, the rider wearing race number 9 has now upgraded his achievement by taking runner-up position at Sepang.

Eighth Grid Start, Veda Immediately Battled At The Front Pack

Starting the race from eighth position on the grid, Veda displayed competitive performance right as the starting lights went out.

The opening stages were tightly contested. Veda immediately pushed to gain ground, climbing up to sixth position by the end of the very first lap.

Meanwhile, David Almansa briefly led the race before Maximo Quiles took over the leading position on lap six.

Veda maintained consistent pace and began breaking into the lead group. On lap eight, the Indonesian Rider moved up into third place after overtaking David Almansa and Hakim Danish.

The battle grew more intense as Veda briefly claimed second position, only for Alvaro Carpe to apply heavy pressure that dropped the Indonesian Rider back down to third.

Entering lap nine, Veda reclaimed second place once again. However the fight was far from settled, with constant pressure from chasing riders keeping all podium positions wide open.

Dropped To Fourth Place, Veda Mounted Comeback In Final Two Laps

Veda faced his biggest challenge when the race reached lap 11. He lost two positions after being overtaken by Hakim Danish and Alvaro Carpe, falling down to fourth place.

This situation made podium chances look increasingly difficult, but Veda did not lose his momentum.

As the race approached its conclusion, the Honda Team Asia rider once again demonstrated sharp race craft and ability to read the unfolding competition.

With only two laps remaining, Veda successfully fought his way back into second position. He then defended this spot firmly all the way across the finish line.

This result confirmed Veda's second place podium at the 2026 Moto3 Malaysia Grand Prix, his highest achievement in the world championship to date.

20 Additional Points Brings Veda's Total To 131 Points

The second place finish at Sepang awarded Veda Ega Pratama 20 extra championship points. This result lifts his accumulated tally to 131 points in the provisional 2026 Moto3 Standings.

These additional points act as valuable capital for Veda to strengthen his position for the remainder of the season.

Meanwhile, victory in Malaysia has further cemented Maximo Quiles at the top of the standings, holding a total of 376 points.

For Veda, this Sepang achievement serves as clear proof of promising progress in his debut Moto3 season. He has now proven he is not only capable of finishing inside the top ten, but possesses the ability to fight directly for race wins.

From Brazilian Podium To Sepang Runner-Up

Veda's 2026 season journey has created multiple landmark records for Indonesian Motorsport.

At the March 2026 Brazilian Grand Prix, Veda finished third. That achievement made him the first ever Indonesian rider to stand on the podium at an FIM Grand Prix world championship event.

MotoGP also officially records Veda as the first Indonesian competitor to claim a world championship podium.

This progress continued at the Malaysian Grand Prix. This time, Veda bettered his previous result by taking second place after an intense battle across the full race distance.

This Sepang success is far more than just another personal achievement. This result also demonstrates the growing competitiveness of Indonesian riders on the international motorcycle racing stage.

At only 17 years old with an entire professional career ahead of him, Veda Ega Pratama has established himself as one of the most promising talents to watch for the future.

This second place podium at the 2026 Moto3 Malaysia Grand Prix marks a major milestone in that journey. For Indonesia, the national red and white flag once again flew proudly on a world championship podium.