That was how it remained for much of the race, with Danish making a few small errors earlier on but staying well in contention and Ezawa the first to forfeit the chance to fight for it to the flag. Mie then made an error and it seemed a mountain to climb for the 2021 podium finisher to get back on terms with Danish, but it was close over the line. Just 0.272 was the Malaysian’s advantage as he completed the double, with the number 5 pushing him all the way on the last lap.