Jorge Martin: “Even on one of my good days, it was impossible to beat Marc Marquez”
Jorge Martin says he found it “impossible to beat” Marc Marquez for victory at the Japanese Grand Prix even on what he felt was “one of my good days” in MotoGP. Martin put a strong challenge against the reigning world champion on Sunday after Aprilia delivered a vastly improved bike at Motegi compared to last year, with the 28-year-old leading from the front after claiming pole ... Keep reading
Marc Marquez won the Japanese Grand Prix, taking maximum points to cut Jorge Martin's championship lead to two points with six rounds remaining. Marquez, riding for Ducati, overtook Martin on the 11th lap, after Martin had held the lead from pole position.
Martin, 28, finished second, saying it was "impossible to beat" Marquez even on what he felt was "one of my good days". Marquez, 33, moved to 331 points, while Martin has not been reported on with a points total change. Marco Bezzecchi, Martin's Aprilia team-mate, finished third, moving to 284 points.
Marquez had also won the sprint race on Saturday. He said the race was tough, especially when he was behind Martin, but he knew his pace was good if he could lead the race. Marquez increased his pace to create a gap and complete the double.
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