Martín only has to score 9 points more than Bagnaia

Jorge Martín has a real chance of winning the 2024 world champion title, possibly from the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, after winning the 12 points for victory in a sprint this Saturday while Pecco Bagnaia fell from second place at the start of the race.

This error in turn 9 now distances the reigning double world champion from his rival, after he had taken a spectacular pole position, a few hours earlier, by mustering impressive composure against the pace of Martín With a score now increased to 465 points against 436, Martín sees his lead increase to 29 points, synonymous with first match point.

It is necessary for the winner of 16 sprints to extend his lead to 38 points over Bagnaia to be titled on Sunday, at the finish of the Malaysian Grand Prix, in this penultimate round of this 2024 season. In other words, Martín will be titled if he scores nine points more than Bagnaia tomorrow. A victory, combined with the fact that the Italian did not finish at least second, would be enough.

In the fight between Marc Márquez and Enea Bastianini for third place overall, the Spaniard, who climbed to the silver medal in the sprint, further consolidated his lead over the Italian by arriving just in front of him. Seventh in the sprint, Brad Binder also took some welcome points in the duel between him and Pedro Acosta to obtain the symbolic rank of highest ranked KTM rider this season. KTM, which also takes a few points against Aprilia for Ducati's runner-up place among the manufacturers.

Drivers' Championship after the Malaysian GP sprint (19/20)

Teams championship after the Malaysian GP sprint (19/20)

Manufacturers' Championship after the Malaysian GP sprint (19/20)