Marc Marquez wins Australian sprint as Martin crashes out

Phillip Island witnessed an intense sprint race in the Australian MotoGP, where reigning champion Marc Marquez secured victory in pole position. His brother Alex Marquez secured second place in the race, with both of them sharing a Ducati bike.

Jorge Martin, who started from fourth, displayed aggressive racing skills, but a mistake on lap eight led to his crash, causing a significant setback in his championship ambitions.

Marquez, determined to defend his position, maintained control throughout the race, stating, "Of course, I gave everything. I was aggressive, and he (Martin) was faster than me. But just I tried to defend in the best way possible."

Despite the tight competition, Marquez comfortably maintained his lead, ultimately winning the sprint race. Alex Marquez and Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the all-Ducati podium, while Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia rounded out the top three.

Pedro Acosta from KTM finished fifth, and Ai Ogura from Aprilia secured sixth place. The outcome put Marquez 10 points ahead of Martin in the championship standings. The final MotoGP is set to take place on Sunday at the waterfront Phillip Island circuit, with the Australian race moving to a street circuit in Adelaide next year.