Following the qualifying session, the final day also had a clear blue sky, and it became a hot and challenging summer endurance race from the morning. Of course, the temperature, humidity, and road surface temperature all rose, making it a tough condition for both the drivers and the cars.

The 11th "JOY TAI" started on time with a rolling start. As expected, the #2 Shiden team's Lotus 2-11, starting from pole position, pulled away from the rest of the field. On the second lap, they set the fastest lap of the race at 2 minutes 17.542 seconds and continued to widen their lead. However, they were unable to maintain their pace and the #57 Toyo Intech Racing DC5 took the lead. The race remained close with multiple teams vying for the top spot. After one hour, the top spot was held by the #3 Asano Automobile Prelude, followed by the #2 Shiden team's Lotus 2-11, but both teams pitted soon after. The #22 Penny★ELF EK4 took the lead at that point.

Immediately after, there was a machine that derailed its tires, causing an accident where the tires remained on the course. The safety car enters to collect the debris. Many teams pit in at this timing, causing a rush to the refueling area. However, there were also teams that were able to refuel without any wait amidst the chaos.

At the 2-hour mark, the top position was held by [#36 Car☆Xs Advance Trust Vitz]. Surprisingly, they had not yet made a pit stop and finally entered for their first refueling after 2 hours and 20 minutes. [#44 DLWINTMNR Integra] and [#22 Penny★ELF EK4] were also following on the same lap, but all eyes were on [#36 Car☆Xs Advance Trust Vitz] for their thorough "turtle running" strategy.

In addition, immediately after that, there was a car that sprayed oil from the 3rd corner to the 5th corner, and a second safety car was introduced to handle it. At this point, the top car was #44 DLWINTMNR Integra, followed by #22 Penny★ELF EK4 with a 34-second gap.

In the rear, "#5 Mizuho Pharmacy KOG Mitsuwa Grandpa City", which finished 3rd overall last year with the "turtle running method", is steadily moving up in the rankings. At the 3 hour mark, they were in 3rd place. As other teams entered the pit, they finally rose to the top on the 67th lap. On the other hand, "#36 Car☆Xs Advan Trust Vitz", which was also aiming for the top with the "turtle running method", also took the lead again, but at the 4 hour and 39 minute mark, they slowed down and stopped the car on the inside of turn 5. It was an accident that happened just as they entered the 100th lap. Taking their place at the top was "#22 Penny★ELF EK4"...

After 5 hours, black clouds spread in the sky and rain starts to fall from the east course direction, including at the hairpin and S-corners. Later, heavy rain falls on the home straight, accompanied by strong winds and thunderstorms. As a result, the safety car enters for the third time on this day, but the wind and rain only get stronger. As the course begins to flood, safety is the top priority and the red flag is shown. At this point, 【#44 DLWINTMNR Integra】, who was leading the race, finishes 111 laps and the race is declared over.

"We were able to proceed according to plan. It was also a big deal that the safety car came in at the perfect timing twice. In the end, it was lucky that the rain started to fall and the safety car came in just as we were about to change drivers. We have been trying for 10 years and in the past, we always had trouble in the last hour. Finally, we were able to win and I am happy," said #44 DLWINTMNR Integra driver Tsuyoshi Nakayama.

In second place was #12 Andsoruto Higumashibikku, the top of Class 5, and in third place was #9 Fukuda Housing Nikko EG6, which finished one lap behind.

"Kame running method" was catching up, and [#5 Mizuho Pharmacy KOG Mitsuya City] is now in the top of Class 3 and 7th place overall.