MotoGP Australian GP: Marquez outduels Martin to win nail-biter

Marc Marquez fights back from another dreadful getaway to defeat MotoGP points leader

Gresini Ducati’s Marc Marquez battled back from yet another disastrous start to claim a stunning victory over Jorge Martin at the Australian Grand Prix.

Francesco Bagnaia was third for the factory Ducati team, unable to keep the Spanish duo in sight as they traded the lead over the final four laps at Phillip Island.

The result means Pramac Ducati’s Martin stretches his championship points lead over Bagnaia to 20, with Marquez moving into a clear third place.

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MotoGP Australian GP - Race results:

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19.345

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19.932

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20.295

+27 Laps

22.210

+27 Laps

24.239

+27 Laps

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30.499

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30.533

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30.765

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45.393

2 laps

10 laps

Source: Autosport