Akpom’s influence was evident early on as he created Ajax’s opener, setting up Kenneth Taylor to break the deadlock in the 25th minute.
The former Middlesbrough forward continued to trouble the home side’s defense by finding the back of the net with a clinical finish in the 56th.
As the match progressed, Brian Brobbery and Taylor added to Ajax’s tally with a goal each, extending their advantage before Volendam managed to grab a consolation goal in the 80th minute.
Chuba Akpom’s stellar performance boosted his personal goal tally for the domestic campaign to eleven goals in twenty-three appearances.
With this crucial win, Ajax maintains their position in the race for a UEFA Europa League place, holding onto a two-point lead over Utrecht with only two games remaining in the season.