Japan
Alex Zanardi, Chip Ganassi Racing, Reynard 98i Honda, comes into the pits, narrowly ahead of Maurício Gugelmin, PacWest Racing Group, Reynard 98i Mercedes, who comes out of his box. Al Unser Jr, Penske PC-27 Mercedes, is having his stop in front of Adrián Fernández, Patrick Racing, Reynard 98i Ford, and of a Team Green Reynard 98i Honda.