Defending world champion Marc Marquez wins in Japan to cut gap on Jorge Martin
Marc Marquez won the Japanese MotoGP, narrowing the championship gap with leader Jorge Martin to two points. Marquez secured the victory after a strategic race, marking his sixth grand prix win of the season.
Why it matters
The result significantly intensifies the MotoGP world championship battle with only six events remaining in the season.
Defending world champion Marc Marquez won the Japanese MotoGP on Sunday to slice Jorge Martinrsquos overall championship lead to two points with Defending world champion Marc Marquez won the Japanese MotoGP on Sunday to slice Jorge Martins overall championship lead to two points with six events of the season remainingMarquez pushed polesitter Martin into second place in Motegi after overtaking his fellow Spaniard midway through the race It put seventime world champion Marquez back within touching distance of the championship lead after losing ground in the previous race in Austria Marquez completed the double after also winning Saturdays sprint race in Japan He said it was very important to claim maximum points from the weekendThe race was tough especially when I was behind Jorge but I knew that if I was able to lead the race the pace was good he said Jorge tried to attack but then I just…
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