Hirakawa resigned to chance of second Fuji title defeat

Impul Toyota driver Hirakawa heads into Sunday’s decider level on points with Naoki Yamamoto as the pair prepare for a rerun of their battle in the closing stages of last month’s dramatic SUPER GT finale.
On that occasion, it was Honda man Yamamoto that came out on top as long-time leader Hirakawa ran out of fuel within sight of the chequered flag.