MotoGP Full Race Results | Marquez focuses on damage limitation in Indonesia
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix, while Jorge Martin reclaimed the championship lead from Marc Marquez. The race saw strong performances from Aprilia riders and a title-clinching victory for Maximo Quiles in the Moto3 category.
Why it matters
This race significantly shifts the momentum in the MotoGP world championship standings as the season nears its conclusion.
Marco Bezzecchi won the MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix. His teammate, Jorge Martin , finished in third place, and, as a result, reclaimed the championship lead from Marc Marquez .
Unlike at the start of the Sprint, there were no incidents into Turn 1. After the opening few corners, Raul Fernandez led the race, while Marc Marquez had moved up to third place.
After overtaking Fabio Di Giannantonio and following Fermin Aldeguer's crash, Martin found himself behind his championship rival Marquez on Lap 3. On the same lap, the Aprilia rider overtook the defending world champion.
After winning the Sprint a day ago, today's race then turned into damage limitation for Marquez. He was also overtaken by Pedro Acosta and Ai Ogura, and crossed the finish line in sixth place.
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