Taking advantage of an early error by pole-sitter Alex Marquez, Marc Marquez controlled the Malaysian Grand Prix to cross the finish line over four seconds ahead of the field. KTM's Pedro Acosta claimed the runner-up spot after overtaking Alex Marquez, while Marco Bezzecchi slipped to sixth following late passes by Ai Ogura and Enea Bastianini. Meanwhile, Jorge Martin officially admitted his title hopes are finished after a fractured wrist sidelined him following an aborted practice session. The victory lifts the championship leader to 399 points heading into the Lusail International Circuit next weekend.
Key points
Marc Marquez holds 399 points and can secure his eighth MotoGP world title in Qatar if he…: Marc Marquez holds 399 points and can secure his eighth MotoGP world title in Qatar if he builds a 74-point advantage.
Jorge Martin conceded his championship challenge is essentially over after failing to com…: Jorge Martin conceded his championship challenge is essentially over after failing to compete in Sunday's race at Sepang.
The championship moves immediately to the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail despite paddock conc…: The championship moves immediately to the Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail despite paddock concerns regarding regional military conflict.
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Marc Marquez takes 44-point lead over Jorge Martin and can seal the MotoGP title in Qatar next weekend.
Reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez has won the Malaysian Grand Prix to take a 44-point lead over absent title rival Jorge Martin in the championship and inch closer to retaining his title.
The Ducati rider shot out of the blocks and beat his brother Alex, the pole-sitter, into the opening turn on Sunday in Sepang.
Alex Marquez was able to quickly regain the lead but ran wide a turn later to hand it back, and his brother made no mistakes from that point on to claim the chequered flag for the first time since 2018.
Victory moved seven-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez up to 399 points in the championship standings, 44 ahead of Martin, who did not compete after suffering a wrist fracture.
If Marc Marquez is able to extend his lead to 74 points at next week’s Qatar Grand Prix, he could seal an eighth championship title with two rounds remaining in the season.
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