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Doha: Saeed Al Sulaiti and Mishal Al Naimi shared the honours in the second round of Qatar Superstock600 Championship (QSTK) at Losail International Circuit.

In the thrilling contest, Al Naimi and Al Sulaiti shared one victory each from the second round.

The first race was stopped just after the start due to some oil in the track so the race was re-scheduled at 10 laps instead of 12 laps.

The poleman of the weekend, Al Sulaiti, managed to lead the race during the first half of the session.

Al Sulaiti was very strong during the start of the race and pushed to create a gap with Al Naimi that was riding behind him. Unfortunately, Al Sulaiti crashed in the fifth lap at turn 16, he lost the front but luckily he managed to rejoin the race and end in sixth position.

At the moment of Saeed's crash, Al Naimi was behind him and pushed to keep the lead until the end and win the race.

The second position in the podium went to Al Malki, who finished 2.850 behind Al Naimi. Young rider Abdullah Al Qubaisi finished in third position.

In the second race of the day, Saeed also started the race pushing from the beginning and this time he took lead all the way until the checkered flag. This time, Al Sulaiti didn't have any mistake and finish in front of Al Naimi by 4.877. The third place went to Nasser Al Malki.

At the end of the day, Saeed Al Sulaiti was very happy with his result despite the crash.

'For race one I started very well. Unfortunately, I made a mistake in the last corner, I pushed too hard and I lose the front. It was a stupid mistake specially as I was leading with a bit of gap but luckily, I was able to pick up the bike and continue the race and finish in sixth place, it was very important for the championship, said Al Sulaiti.

'By race 2, I focused to just do the best and win the race in a safe way. I am very happy to come back in the podium in race 2 and retake the lead of the championship again. Round 3 is coming soon, only in 2 weeks so we need to work hard with this new suspension and wish all the best to everyone, he added.

Trophies were presented by Qatar Motor and Motorcycle Federation (QMMF) President, Abdulrahmam Al Mannai and QMMF General Secretary Abdulrazak Al Kuwari.

The third round of Qatar Superstock Championship will be held on February 16 and 17.

In the QSTK Trophy category, Essa Al Mutawa won both the races, in the first race Soud Al Thani and Khalid Al Mal finished second and third respectively, Mutawa also won the second race. Al Thani finished again second and this time the third place was for Jassim Al Thani.

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