This weekend is the factory HRC rider’s last with the team after 11 years and six premier class titles before he moves to the Gresini Ducati team for 2024.
He qualified ninth on Saturday morning before finishing third in the sprint race behind Pramac’s Jorge Martin and factory KTM rider Brad Binder.
It was his first podium since the Japanese GP last month, with his last sprint rostrum having come at the Indian GP in September.
Speaking after the race, Marquez said: “I tried to control myself and my emotions, but it’s true that when I arrived at the podium and saw all the faces of my people - that is and will be my people - it was super difficult to control the emotions.
“Okay, it’s only a sprint race, but this weekend I tried to do my 100%.
“I was disappointed in qualifying because starting ninth will be more difficult tomorrow, but it’s the best way to say thanks to all the people who helped me to achieve my dreams.”
Asked whether he thought it was likely to be his last podium for Honda, Marquez said: “For me, it’s the best way to say thanks to all the people.
“I already say, on the race track you can say thanks a lot, give many presents, but the best present is the results on the race track.
Source: Autosport