The Malaysian Grand Prix Sprint race took a near-decisive turn on the third lap, when pole-sitter and reigning champion Pecco Bagnaia fell while in second position, just behind Jorge Martin. The unexpected crash paved the way for Martin, who led the race to the checkered flag, consolidating his Championship lead to 29 points over Bagnaia, a gap that could prove decisive in the title fight.
With this victory, Jorge Martin recorded his 16th Sprint Race victory and its seventh of the seasonthus getting closer to a first MotoGP world champion title.
The Spaniard only needs 9 more points as the Chivasso driver to be crowned 2024 world champion from the next race.
On the podium, Martin was accompanied by
Marc Marquezwho brilliantly rode his Ducati GP23 with the Gresini Racing team, andEnea Bastianinithe second rider of the official Ducati team. Alex Marquez also had a good performance, finishing fourth with Gresini's second Desmosedici GP23, followed by a Fabio Quartararo in shape, which brought its Yamaha in fifth place, an encouraging result for the 2021 world champion.
Franco Morbidellion the second
Ducati of Pramac Racing, finished sixth, ahead of a series of KTM led by Brad
Binder, Jack Miller et Pedro Acostathe latter being the last to score points. Marco Bezzecchi finished tenth with the Ducati GP23 of the VR46 Racing Team, whileAlex Rinson the second
Yamahaet Aleix Espargaróthe best Aprilia, took the following positions.
Luca Marini crossed the finish line in 15th position, whileAndrea Iannonewho was replacing Fabio di Giannantonio, who had shoulder surgery, finished 19th.
Johann Zarco was forced to retire due to an engine problem on his Honda LCRthus marking a race full of twists and turns.
With this victory, Martin is one step away from history, as tension mounts as the final races of the season approach. Will this Sunday be a coronation day for the Martinator before his departure for Aprilia ? To find out, you won't have to miss anything from this program…
MotoGP, Malaysia: timetables
Sunday November 3
Warm Up MotoGP 03:40-03:50
Course Moto3 05:00
Course Moto2 06:15
Course MotoGP 08:00
