Marquez wins in Japan to cut Martin’s MotoGP lead
Marc Marquez won both the sprint and the race at the Japanese Grand Prix, cutting Jorge Martin’s MotoGP championship lead to two points. The result tightens the title contest with six rounds remaining.
Martin, the 2024 champion, started Sunday’s race from pole but finished second after Marquez passed him on lap 11. Marquez now has 331 points; Marco Bezzecchi took third and has 284, while Alex Marquez crashed out after serving a penalty linked to a sprint collision.
- Marquez swept the Japan sprint and race.
- Martin’s championship lead is down to two points.
- Six rounds remain in the season.
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MotoGP is the world's premier motorcycle racing championship. Races take place throughout the year at different circuits globally, with points awarded for each finishing position to determine the annual champion.
Jorge Martin won the championship in 2024 and is competing for the title again. Marc Marquez is a multiple-time champion competing directly with Martin for this year's championship.
The two riders are separated by only a small points gap with six races remaining. This means the championship outcome is not yet decided and either could potentially become this year's champion.