Oyu, who has joined the rebranded Servus Japan-run TGM outfit for 2023 after three seasons at Nakajima Racing, qualified third for the second round of the season, and passed poleman Nojiri on the opening lap into Turn 3.
He maintained the advantage until the safety car was called shortly before the pit window opened on lap 10 of 41, which prompted almost the entire field to come in for their mandatory tyre changes under caution.
