TGR Asia Esports 2025: Chong Kai Chang achieves third place, Malaysia finishes strong in second!
Malaysian racer Chong Kai Chang achieved an impressive third place in the recently concluded Toyota Gazoo Racing (TGR) Asia Esports GT 2025 championship held last weekend.
The tournament featured fierce competition among fifteen sim racers from Indonesia, the Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Malaysia, represented by Taj Aiman, Iqbal Suji, and Chong Kai Chang, using the Gran Turismo 7 platform.
In the individual category, Indonesian racer Andika Rama topped the podium with a total of 74 points, followed closely by his compatriot Moreno Pratama with 62 points.
Chong Kai Chang accumulated a total of 59 points.
With two drivers dominating the podium, Indonesia scored a total of 169 points in the country category, followed by Malaysia with 151 points and Singapore with 93 points.
The top three individuals and teams each took home cash prizes of USD 8,000 (RM 33,176), USD 4,500 (RM 18,662), and USD 3,000 (RM 12,441), respectively.
Special awards were also presented to recognize outstanding performances, as follows:
- Driver of the Day: Andika Rama (Indonesia)
- Best Racecraft Driver: Chong Kai Chang (Malaysia)
- Fastest Race Pace: Fadtris Isa (Singapore)
The final races took place at three different locations: Suzuka Circuit (Japan) using the GR Yaris, Interlagos (Brazil) with the GR010 Hybrid, and finally at Watkins Glen (United States) using the GR Supra.
Recordings of the TGR Asia Esports GT 2025 championship can be viewed through the link below:
