Fifth is not my potential, says Kato.

Daijiro Kato had a relatively quiet race today in Malaysia, falling prey to the advance of Valentino Rossi on lap five - and Ukawa one lap later - eventually finishing fifth at the flag.

"I had a little problem on the bike - imperfect settings on the front - and it tucked in on one of the corners, making me run straight on," revealed the Gresini rider. "I have to look to Phillip Island now because fifth place is not my full potential on this machine."

Fifth is not my potential, says Kato.

Daijiro Kato had a relatively quiet race today in Malaysia, falling prey to the advance of Valentino Rossi on lap five - and Ukawa one lap later - eventually finishing fifth at the flag.

"I had a little problem on the bike - imperfect settings on the front - and it tucked in on one of the corners, making me run straight on," revealed the Gresini rider. "I have to look to Phillip Island now because fifth place is not my full potential on this machine."

Kato crashes during yesterday's final qualifying after again losing the front.

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