Marc Marquez wins the Malaysian MotoGP and nears the title
Ducati's Marc Marquez won the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang on Sunday by more than four seconds, ahead of KTM's Pedro Acosta and his brother Alex Marquez. Marquez leads the championship by 44 points over the injured Jorge Martin and could clinch the title at the Qatar Grand Prix next weekend if he extends his lead to 74 points.
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Why it matters
Marquez's win puts him 44 points clear of Jorge Martin, who missed the race with a wrist fracture. If he reaches a 74-point lead in Qatar, the title would be settled with two rounds left.
What to watch
The Qatar Grand Prix at Lusail International Circuit is next weekend; Marquez can clinch the title there if he extends his lead to 74 points.
Sources
- Reuters (via Al Jazeera): Marquez wins Malaysian Grand Prix to close in on retaining championship
- Motorsport.com (via Yahoo Sports): Marc Marquez takes dominant win
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