So did Nagashima, Binder and Chantra have the front row covered? Maybe, but Championship protagonist Tom Lüthi (Dynavolt Intact GP) was on a good lap. The Swiss rider was just over a tenth off at the third split, however, he would slot into fourth. Then, Czech GP podium finisher Enea Bastianini (Italtrans Racing Team) was looking feisty on his last lap. Could the Italian spoil a Japanese pole position or Thai front-row party? No, Bastanini demoted Lüthi to P5 as he took P4 – the front row remained the same as it was jubilation for Nagashima and Chantra, the latter picking up Thailand’s first front row start since Ratthapark Wilairot secured P2 in the Moto2™ class at Assen in 2010.

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