Francesco Bagnaia, Ducati Team, Jorge Martin, Pramac Racing
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Francesco Bagnaia overcame Jorge Martin’s early challenge to win the Malaysian Grand Prix, making a light dent in the Spaniard’s championship lead as he finished second.
The pair duelled in spectacular fashion after factory Ducati rider Bagnaia converted his pole to a first-corner lead. So Martin ultimately had to settle for second and 20 points aboard his Pramac Ducati.
It means Bagnaia has cut his deficit at the top of the points table to 24, giving him a chance of retaining his title for a third consecutive year at the Barcelona finale in two weeks.
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Source: Autosport