MotoGP Indonesian GP: Marquez takes points lead with sprint victory

A controversial first-corner incident eliminated Aprilia's two quickest riders

Marc Marquez, Ducati Team

Photo by: Gold and Goose Photography / Getty Images

Marc Marquez took a surprise victory in a dramatic sprint race at Mandalika on Saturday, hitting the front of the MotoGP world championship standings for the first time in 2026.

Jorge Martin could only manage fourth despite leading most of the race, while fellow Aprilias Raul Fernandez - who started from pole - and Marco Bezzecchi crashed at the first corner.

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