Marquez wins Japanese MotoGP to close gap on Martin
Marc Marquez beats Jorge Martin in Motegi to slice the overall championship lead to two points with six events of the season remaining.
In Motegi, Spain's Marc Marquez secured a hard-fought victory in the Japanese MotoGP, narrowing the gap in the championship standings. Defending world champion Marquez leapt past pole-sitter Jorge Martin at the 11th lap, slipping Martin into second place. This win brought Marquez's overall points tally back within striking distance of the championship lead, which he had lost in the previous race in Austria.
Marquez also triumphed in the Saturday sprint race in Japan, securing a double. Italian Marco Bezzecchi finished third, further widening the title race gap. The win marked Marquez's sixth Grand Prix victory of the season, despite missing races due to foot and shoulder surgery.
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