125s: Bradl takes second win

Eurosport - Sun, 28 Sep 14:49:00 2008

Stefan Bradl took his second grand prix victory after holding off World Championship leader Mike di Meglio during the 125cc Japanese Grand Prix.

Britain's Bradley Smith crashed out on the fourth lap while compatriots Scott Redding and Danny Webb were eighth and 10th respectively.

Bradl, Di Meglio and reigning world champion Gabor Talmacsi broke away from the rest of the field heading into the closing stages of the 20-lap race, the last lap of which began with Bradl enjoying a vital 0.4-second lead.

The Grizzly Gas Kiefer Racing Aprilia rider lost most of that advantage during the final circulation, but remained unshaken and did not allow Di Meglio room for a victory move.

Talmacsi, riding with an injured wrist, was in turn unable to overcome Di Meglio's Derbi and the top three crossed the finish line covered by just 0.281s.

With Simone Corsi finishing in seventh, Di Meglio's title lead has grown to 36 points with three rounds remaining.