2012 FIA WTCC Race of Japan

Japan 2012 Race of Japan
Race details
Round 10 of 12 in the 2012 World Touring Car Championship at Suzuka Circuit (East Circuit) in Suzuka City, Japan.
Date21 October, 2012
LocationSuzuka City, Japan
CourseSuzuka Circuit (East Circuit)
2.243 kilometres (1.394 mi)
Race One
Laps 26
Pole position
Driver Switzerland Alain Menu Chevrolet
Time 52.885
Podium
First Switzerland Alain Menu Chevrolet
Second France Yvan Muller Chevrolet
Third United Kingdom Robert Huff Chevrolet
Fastest Lap
Driver Switzerland Alain Menu Chevrolet
Time 53.885
Race Two
Laps 26
Podium
First Italy Stefano D'Aste Wiechers-Sport
Second Spain Pepe Oriola Tuenti Racing
Third Italy Gabriele Tarquini Lukoil Racing Team
Fastest Lap
Driver Spain Pepe Oriola Tuenti Racing
Time 54.239

The 2012 FIA WTCC Race of Japan was the tenth round of the 2012 World Touring Car Championship season and the fifth running of the FIA WTCC Race of Japan. It was held on 21 October 2012 at the Suzuka Circuit in Suzuka City, Japan. The first race was won by Alain Menu for Chevrolet and the second race was won by Stefano D'Aste for Wiechers-Sport.