Kuala Lumpur:Seven-time world champion Marc Marquez claimed victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing 4.172 seconds ahead of fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta. This win significantly strengthens Marquez’s lead in the MotoGP championship, widening his advantage to 44 points over his closest rival, Jorge Martin, who missed the race due to injury.

According to Qatar News Agency, Marquez completed the race in 40 minutes, 14.236 seconds, while his younger brother, Alex Marquez, finished third, 5.955 seconds behind the winner. Acosta secured second place after having won Saturday’s sprint race.

Marc Marquez made a strong start, overtaking his brother Alex, who had started from pole position, at the first corner. Although Alex quickly reclaimed the lead, he ran wide at the next turn, allowing Marc to regain and maintain his position throughout the race. This victory raised Marc Marquez’s points tally to 399, further solidifying his championship lead over Martin, who remains at 355 points due to his absence.

Acosta, representing KTM, secured the second spot on the podium, while Alex Marquez, riding for Gresini Racing, finished in third place.