Marc Márquez wins the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix
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Marc Márquez won the Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix at Sepang ahead of Pedro Acosta and his brother Álex Márquez. The Ducati rider thereby took a major step towards a ninth world title.
Jorge Martín withdraws from Malaysian MotoGP Grand Prix with broken wrist
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Jorge Martín broke his right wrist when he crashed during the MotoGP sprint race in Australia and missed the following main race. Marc Márquez won that sprint and took over the championship lead from Martín. Martín attempted to race in Malaysia the next weekend but withdrew because of pain during practice. He said he considers his chances of winning the championship lost, although he will continue fighting with three Grands Prix remaining. Márquez finished second in the Malaysian sprint race behind Pedro Acosta and can extend his lead in Sunday’s race.
Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix cancelled at Phillip Island
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The Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix at Phillip Island was cancelled on Sunday because heavy rain and poor visibility prevented the MotoGP, Moto2 and Moto3 races from being completed. The event is scheduled to be held in Adelaide next year. The MotoGP sprint race was held on Saturday and was won by Marc Márquez. Jorge Martín crashed on the eighth lap, broke his right wrist and remains uncertain to race in the remaining four rounds of the season.