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Marquez Wins Japanese GP, Cuts Martin's Lead to Two Points
Confirmed
In Short: Marc Marquez won the Japanese Grand Prix, reducing Jorge Martin's MotoGP championship lead to just two points.
Marc Marquez secured a victory in the Japanese Grand Prix, cutting Jorge Martin's lead in the MotoGP championship to just two points. Marquez's win came after a tough race where he had to bide his time before overtaking Martin on the 11th lap.
Marquez's performance in Japan was particularly impressive as he also won the Sprint MotoGP Jepang the day before, marking his seventh Saturday victory of the season and extending his record to 22 MotoGP Sprint wins.
The race was marked by intense competition, with Marquez controlling the lead after overtaking Martin into the opening corner. However, the race was not without drama, as Alex Marquez, Fabio Di Giannantonio, and Pedro Acosta were eliminated in a collision at Turn 3 on the opening lap.
Marquez's strategy of waiting for the right moment to overtake Martin paid off. He said, "The race was tough, especially when I was behind Jorge, but I knew that if I was able to lead the race, my pace was good."
Jorge Martin, who retained the championship lead, acknowledged Marquez's superior performance on the day. He said, "I think today to win was really difficult," adding that he had "a good package to fight for the rest of the season".
The victory in Japan was crucial for Marquez, who now sits at 331 points with six rounds remaining. He emphasized the importance of claiming maximum points from the weekend, stating, "It was very important to claim maximum points from the weekend."
Alex Marquez, who was penalized with a double Long Lap penalty for his role in the collision, had a race to forget, crashing out after serving his penalty.
Enea Bastianini, Marco Bezzecchi, Ai Ogura, and Diogo Moreira also fought for the remaining podium positions, with Moreira securing his first MotoGP Sprint podium and Honda's first Saturday podium since Marquez's third-place finish at Valencia in 2023.
Marquez's win in Japan not only showcased his competitive edge but also highlighted the tight battle for the MotoGP championship, with Martin's lead now reduced to a mere two points.
The race in Japan was a significant moment for Marquez, who is aiming to reclaim the championship title he first won in 2013. His performance in Motegi has put him back within touching distance of the championship lead, after losing ground in the previous race in Austria.
What's confirmed
- "The race was tough, especially when I was behind Jorge, but I knew that if I was able to lead the race, my pace was good," said Marquez, who moved to 331 points with six rounds remaining.
- "Jorge tried to attack, but then I just increased a bit more the pace and it was enough to do the last two laps more relaxed." Italian Bezzecchi, 27, moved to 284 points to keep his slim title hopes alive after fending off a late charge by Tech3's Enea Bastianini to claim his place on the podium.
What's still developing
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- Jorge Martin masih mempertahankan posisi teratas klasemen sementara MotoGP 2026.
- Namun, keunggulan tipis tersebut membuat Marc Marquez semakin dekat untuk mengambil alih posisi pemuncak dalam seri-seri berikutnya.
- Kemenangan di Jepang juga menyempurnakan akhir pekan Marc Marquez di Motegi.
- Sehari sebelumnya, pembalap bernomor 93 itu juga memenangi Sprint MotoGP Jepang.
- Balapan utama MotoGP Jepang berlangsung ketat sejak awal.
- Pembalap Aprilia Racing tersebut mampu menjaga Marc Marquez tetap berada di belakangnya selama beberapa lap pertama.
- Marquez memilih tidak langsung memaksakan serangan.
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- Ducati rider Marquez, 33, had to bide his time after Martin held his advantage off the line, but the seven-time champion took his chance on the 11th lap to edge past his rival on the inside.
- Winner Ducati Lenovo Team's Spanish MotoGP rider Marc Marquez celebrates on the podium after the race of the MotoGP German motorcycle Grand Prix, in Hohenstein-Ernstthal near Chemnitz, eastern Germany on July 12, 2026.
- (Photo by Ronny HARTMANN / AFP) Marquez pushed pole-sitter Martin into second place in Motegi after overtaking his fellow Spaniard midway through the race.