Nissan Z NISMO Scores Consecutive Podium with Third-Place Finish at Fuji SUPER GT
The #23 MOTUL Niterra Z finished 3rd in the second round of the 2026 SUPER GT series at Fuji Speedway, marking consecutive podium finishes for the Nissan Z NISMO GT500.
- 3rd place for #23 Z
- 3
- 3 hours
What Happened
The #23 MOTUL Niterra Z (piloted by Katsumasa Chiyo and Mitsunori Takaboshi) finished 3rd in the second round of the 2026 SUPER GT series at Fuji Speedway. All three Nissan Z NISMO GT500 entries scored points: #24 Realize Corporation Z finished 6th, and #12 TRS IMPUL with SDG Z finished 7th. The race, held under sunny conditions with strong winds, featured multiple incidents and strategic pit stops.
Race begins after two formation laps; #23 Z starts 3rd.
#12 Z damaged in contact; #23 Z spun but recovers after penalty.
First pit stops; driver change in #23 Z; Full Course Yellow triggered.
#23 Z defends position to finish 3rd.
“I pushed hard after taking over, aiming to close the gap to the cars ahead, but our rivals too were very fast. In the closing stages, I was battling with the #39 car, and I’m pleased we were able to hold position until the end.”
Why this matters
The result demonstrates Nissan's competitiveness in Japan's premier GT racing series, showcasing the Z NISMO's performance and reliability after a challenging start to the season.
Terms in This Story
- SUPER GT
- Japan's premier sports car racing series, featuring two classes: GT500 and GT300.
- GT500
- The top class in SUPER GT, featuring high-performance race cars with 500-horsepower engines.
- Full Course Yellow (FCY)
- A safety procedure where all cars reduce speed and maintain positions while the track is cleared.
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