Marc Marquez wins Japan MotoGP Sprint, trims Martin's title lead to seven points
Championship leader Jorge Martin took pole at Motegi but finished third in the Sprint after a track-limits penalty.
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Marc Marquez won the Sprint race at the Japan MotoGP round at Motegi, cutting championship leader Jorge Martin's lead in the title standings to seven points.
Martin had taken pole position for the weekend but was handed a track-limits penalty during the Sprint, dropping him to third place in the race and allowing Marquez to close the gap in the standings.
The result adds further tension to what has been a closely contested title race this season, with the Sprint outcome likely to sharpen focus on Sunday's full-distance Grand Prix at Motegi as both riders look to gain an advantage.
Further details on the specific track-limits infringement that led to Martin's penalty, and its impact on the remainder of his weekend, were not immediately available.
Sources
- Marc Marquez wins Japan MotoGP Sprint, cuts Martin's title lead to 7 points — Anadolu Agency (Turkey)
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