Kuala Lumpur:Defending MotoGP world champion Marc Marquez secured a triumphant win at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, marking his seventh victory of the season and expanding his championship lead to 44 points.
According to Anadolu Agency – English, Marquez, riding for Ducati Lenovo, completed the 20-lap race at the Sepang International Circuit in 40 minutes and 14.236 seconds. This victory marks his third win at the Malaysian Grand Prix and the first since 2018.
Spain's Pedro Acosta of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing secured second place, finishing 4.172 seconds behind Marquez. Meanwhile, Marc Marquez's younger brother, Alex Marquez of BK8 Gresini Racing, claimed third place, trailing by 5.955 seconds.
The race saw Marquez, who started second on the grid, overtaking pole-sitter Alex at the opening corner. Although Alex briefly reclaimed the lead, a wide turn allowed Marc Marquez to regain control and maintain his lead for the rest of the race.
This victory, his 80th in the premier class, brings Marc Marquez's championship points to 399, placing him 44 points ahead of Jorge Martin, who missed the Malaysian Grand Prix due to a wrist injury from the Australian Grand Prix. Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing finished sixth, 11.259 seconds behind Marquez, and retained third place in the championship standings with 332 points.
Pedro Acosta is in fourth place with 295 points, followed by Japan's Ai Ogura in fifth with 278 points. Marc Marquez will have his first opportunity to secure his eighth MotoGP world title at the Qatar Grand Prix on November 8, with two rounds remaining after the event.