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.
Pedro Acosta secured a thrilling victory in the Malaysian MotoGP sprint race at the Sepang International Circuit on Saturday. The rain posed a challenge, potentially disrupting the event. Ducati's Marc Marquez claimed second place, capitalising on Jorge Martin's withdrawal from the race. Pole sitter Alex Marquez crashed out on lap three.
Trackhouse rider Ai Ogura, who led for most of the 10-lap sprint, finished fourth, behind Marco Bezzecchi on Aprilia. Acosta's win widened his lead over Martin to 19 points, with the Spaniard's title hopes already on the decline due to a wrist injury.
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