Marc Marquez wins Malaysian MotoGP, closes in on world title
The Spaniard holds a 44-point lead over Jorge Martin with one more race to go, in Qatar next weekend.
Key facts
Story- Marc Marquez won the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday, 1 November.
- He holds a 44-point lead over Jorge Martin in the championship standings.
- He can seal the title at the Qatar race next weekend.
Marc Marquez moved within touching distance of an eighth MotoGP world title after winning the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday, 1 November.
The win gives Marquez a 44-point lead over Jorge Martin in the championship standings. One more race remains, in Qatar next weekend, and a strong result there would be enough to secure the title.
Marquez has been one of the most successful riders in MotoGP history, and an eighth world title would further extend that record. Martin has been his closest challenger this season, and the gap between them now gives Marquez a clear advantage going into the final round.
The championship will be decided in Qatar next weekend. Marquez needs to finish high enough in that race to hold off Martin. Full results from Malaysia and the points breakdown behind the 44-point lead have not yet been detailed.
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