2026 Malaysian MotoGP, Sepang - Friday Practice Results
Marc Marquez dominated Friday practice for the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, despite an early crash. Meanwhile, title contender Jorge Martin was cleared to race but withdrew from the practice session to manage a wrist injury.
Why it matters
The results significantly impact the championship standings as the season nears its conclusion.
Friday practice results from the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, round 19 of 22.
All of Friday's MotoGP results from Sepang. (c) Gold and Goose Prefer Crash.Net on Google See our stories more often Add Marc Marquez overcomes an early fall to complete a Friday practice double at the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP.
Defending Sepang winner Alex Marquez formed a Ducati one-two ahead of Trackhouse Aprilia’s Ai Ogura and KTM’s Pedro Acosa.
FP1 leader Marc Marquez crashed on his first lap of the afternoon after switching from the medium to soft rear tyre.
Maverick Vinales and Joan Mir were among those to claim a top ten place for direct Qualifying 2 access.
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