Acosta wins Malaysian Grand Prix sprint ahead of Marquez
Ducati's Marc Marquez finished second in the race, capitalising on title rival Jorge Martin's withdrawal.
At the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint race at the Sepang International Circuit, KTM rider Pedro Acosta emerged victorious, despite rain threatening to disrupt the event. Ducati's Marc Marquez secured the second position, capitalizing on the withdrawal of title rival Jorge Martin. Pole sitter Alex Marquez crashed out on the third lap, and Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura, who led for most of the 10-lap sprint, finished fourth after conceding positions towards the end.
The sprint podium extended Acosta's lead over Martin to 19 points, with the latter's title hopes seemingly already dashed due to persistent wrist pain from a recent fracture.
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