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Rain forced the cancellation of the Top 10 Trial ahead of the Coca-Cola Suzuka 8 Hours, held July 5. The grid was set by Friday's qualifying results, with Jonathan Rea putting Honda HRC on pole. BMW followed close behind, while Jack Miller's Yamaha Factory squad lined up fifth.
With the rain-soaked Top 10 Trial canceled, Friday qualifying times decided the grid outright. If you ask me, this uncertain factor is exactly the 8 Hours' appeal. Honda HRC on pole is in the best position for a 5th straight win, but the final is 8 hours, and the track and tires shift moment to moment. Friday's single lap doesn't always carry through.
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8 hours in the rain at Suzuka until nightfall is genuinely scary.
So Miller's on a Yamaha, is 5th place considered pretty fast?
So the grid's based on Friday qualifying, huh, would've loved to see the qualifying attacks.
Never thought we'd see Rea going all out at the 8 Hours.
Even with the grid locked from Friday qualifying, HRC starting from pole is exciting! Go get the race.
It's scary having BMW right behind by a slim margin, the race is anyone's guess.
The top-10 shootout got cancelled due to rain... it's deflating that this happens practically every year.
