Ducati's Marquez completes Aragon sweep to cut Martin's title lead

Aragon, Spain, August 30 - Ducati's Marc Marquez claimed his third consecutive victory at the Aragon Grand Prix, solidifying his dominance on anti-clockwise circuits as reigning MotoGP champion Jorge Martin saw his title lead narrowed on home soil. The Spanish duo secured the top two positions after an intense duel, with Martin edging out the Ducati rider by just five points.

Marquez's eighth triumph at MotorLand followed a thrilling race where he passed Aprilia's polesitter Marco Bezzecchi on lap six at nearly 300 kph. The Spaniard's error at the first corner, due to a malfunctioning rear ride-height device, allowed his rivals to close in, but Marquez's relentless pace saw him pull away in the latter stages, hitting fastest laps and overtaking Bezzecchi on the back straight.

Martin's second place was extended by KTM's Pedro Acosta, who secured his 14th podium finish, while Bezzecchi rounded out the podium and Alex Marquez finished fourth.