Talk:Unleash the Beast/@comment-31978769-20170511093801/@comment-27123099-20170511205323

I completed 5.4 on my 1st attempt, full R$ upgrades (1212122), Tilt A, Steering Low, Brakes Low, TC Off. I do use bot slowing techniques on every Special Event, all the time. Perhaps that's made my attempt easier than what others have stated, I'm not sure (though likely).

I thought I nearly could have made it to 2nd place before the 1st lap was complete, but I misjudged a pass attempt and ended up chasing the 2nd place car around for the next lap before I was able to pass on the final chicane on lap 2. On the 3rd lap, I actually caught up to and spun out the 1st place car and had the lead. However, due to not wanting to anger the bot gods, I let him pass me again and I finished in 2nd about 6yds ahead of 3rd place.

Stage 5 was pretty easy for me, despite the scare we had from 4.4. I managed all the tiers on my 1st attempt through. Ready for Stage 6!