Malaysian Podium Shifts Competition Landscape, Veda Ega Overtakes Valentin Perrone in Moto3 Standings

Young Indonesian Rider, Veda Ega Pratama, improved his position in the provisional 2026 Moto3 Standings after securing a second place podium at the Malaysian Grand Prix held at Sepang International Circuit, Sunday 1 November 2026.

This result lifted the Honda Team Asia rider to 7th place in the provisional championship rankings with a total of 131 points.

Veda gained an additional 20 points for finishing the race in second position. He crossed the finish line with a 3.734 second gap behind race winner Maximo Quiles.

This achievement marks a key progression for Veda during his debut Moto3 season. Before the Malaysian round, the rider originating from Gunungkidul, Yogyakarta had occupied 8th place with 111 points.

The points collected at Sepang allowed Veda to overtake Valentin Perrone, who now drops to 8th position with 121 points.

Veda Ega Pratama Closing In On Moto3 Top 6 Standings

Veda's ranking climb has opened up the opportunity for him to compete for a spot inside the top 6 of the 2026 Moto3 championship standings.

Currently, Veda sits only 9 points behind Marco Morelli, who holds 6th place with 140 points.

Competition in the midfield of the standings has grown increasingly tight. Veda will need to maintain consistent performance as both Valentin Perrone and Hakim Danish remain within a close points margin.

Perrone has accumulated 121 points, while Hakim Danish occupies 9th place with 116 points after finishing 4th at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

This gives Veda a 10 point advantage over Perrone, and a 15 point lead ahead of Danish.

Maximo Quiles Remains 2026 Moto3 Championship Leader

Meanwhile, Maximo Quiles continues to hold the top position in the standings. The CFMOTO Gaviota Aspar Team rider further extended his dominant lead following his Sepang race victory.

This win awarded Quiles the maximum 25 points, bringing his total championship tally to 376 points.

David Almansa sits in second place with 228 points, followed by Brian Uriarte in third position with 205 points.

Alvaro Carpe occupies 4th place with an identical points total to Uriarte at 205 points, while Adrian Fernandez rounds out the top 5 with 157 points.

Provisional Top 10 2026 Moto3 Standings After Malaysian Grand Prix:

1. Maximo Quiles – 376 points
2. David Almansa – 228 points
3. Brian Uriarte – 205 points
4. Alvaro Carpe – 205 points
5. Adrian Fernandez – 157 points
6. Marco Morelli – 140 points
7. Veda Ega Pratama – 131 points
8. Valentin Perrone – 121 points
9. Hakim Danish – 116 points
10. Matteo Bertelle – 103 points

Qatar Grand Prix Is The Next Opportunity For Veda

Following the conclusion of the Malaysian round, Veda Ega Pratama will next face the championship challenge at the Qatar Grand Prix, scheduled to be held 6-8 November 2026.

This race will provide Veda the chance to collect further championship points while also closing the gap to riders positioned above him.

With only 9 points separating him from 6th place, a positive result in Qatar will be critical for Veda to improve his final ranking in the 2026 Moto3 World Championship.

Veda's debut season continues to grow ever more compelling. Having already claimed podiums in Brazil and Malaysia, the Indonesian Rider now holds the opportunity to finish his maiden world championship season with an even stronger final result.