Takumi and Shinji's match thus kicks off on an instant. Shinji is given the lead. Bunta speculates an unfortunate event that will happen. Shinji starts to show his dormant power, leaving Takumi to be shocked himself.
Takumi and Shinji continue with their match while Takumi, still bewildered by Shinji, starts to focus. Suddenly, Shinji allows Takumi to pass, which disturbs Takumi even more. Even Kubo is utterly disheartened by the turn of events.
Both drivers are equally strong, towards the middle of the race. They face a battle of gaining the lead. Shinji hits Takumi's car when he takes again the lead.
The intense downhill battle between the two drivers are reaching an end, as Takumi and Shinji race to their absolute limits. And the reign of Project D finally ends, the true meaning behind the "D" will be revealed.