The second day concludes with another legendary three-way battle for the finish between Imaizumi Shunsuke , Shinkai Yuto , and Midousuji Akira . The season leaves the race at a critical junction heading into the final day. Key Character Evolutions

The season opens with the final phase of the first day. Hakone Academy’s Ashikiba Takuto wins a fierce three-way sprint for the finish line against Sohoku's Naruko Shoukichi and Kyoto Fushimi's Midousuji Akira . This victory gives Hakone a clean sweep of all result tags for the first day, reclaiming their status as the "Kings". Day 2: The Battle for Redemption:

Sohoku faces a crisis as they fall behind, but they are eventually reunited after Aoyagi Hajime goes back to save a struggling Kaburagi Issa . In the mountains, Sakamichi Onoda faces a new rival, the talented first-year Shinkai Yuto (younger brother of Hayato Shinkai), who challenges Onoda's title as the "Mountain King".