Ep. 2: The three aces engage in a fierce sprint with Midosuji leading by four seconds.

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Ishigaki positions Midosuji ahead before the turn, allowing him to increase his lead to four seconds despite a near crash. Shinkai and Imazumi launch their aces at 1000 meters, recalling the previous year as they accelerate to deliver the best race possible. They close the four-second gap before Midosuji accelerates with 700 meters remaining. Fans find his racing style repulsive but recognize his monstrous aura makes him difficult to overcome. Kinjou notes that Midosuji has damaged almost all his skin to ride precariously. While Kinjou sees this as a problem, Fukutomi declares he does not care and intends to beat both of them. With 300 meters left, an all-out sprint between the three aces begins as the episode concludes.