Naquib glad to escape injuries after crash in Bangsean
Racing in the GT4 series for an all-Malaysian Wing Hin Motorsports team alongside Mitchell Cheah, Naquib was looking good to take the win in Race 2 last weekend at the Bangsean Street Circuit after coming in second in Race 1.
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