The All-Time MotoGP Sprint Winners' List After Sepang
Acosta passed Ai Ogura late in the 10-lap race as rain intensified and Marc Márquez finished second to extend his title lead.
- On Saturday, Pedro Acosta won the Sepang Sprint in Malaysia, claiming his second victory in the half-distance format. Ducati's Marc Marquez finished second after title rival Jorge Martin withdrew from the weekend due to injury.
- Gresini Racing's Alex Marquez led early before crashing out at turn 13, handing the lead to Ai Ogura. Increasing raindrops made conditions difficult, allowing Acosta to launch a race-winning pass with three laps remaining.
- Marquez finished second, stating, "I DIDN'T WANT TO LEAD," while avoiding risks in the treacherous conditions. Marco Bezzecchi climbed to third on the final lap, trailing the leaders after struggling with the unexpected rain.
- The sprint podium extended Marquez's lead over Martin to 19 points. Although Sprints do not count as official Grand Prix wins, riders earn "half points," with 12 awarded for victory and 9 for second place.
- Rain is again forecast as a major risk for Sunday's Grand Prix. Acosta will start from the front row alongside Alex and Marquez, preparing for another challenging day at the circuit.
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Motorcycling-Acosta wins Malaysian GP sprint, Marc Marquez extends championship lead - Regional Media News
SEPANG, Malaysia, Oct 31 (Reuters) - KTM's Pedro Acosta won a thrilling Malaysian Grand Prix sprint at the Sepang International Circuit on Saturday, while Ducati's Marc Marquez finished second, capitalising on MotoGP title rival Jorge Martin's withdrawal. Gresini Racing's pole sitter Alex Marquez crashed out [...]
Cervera's, second this Saturday, increases his income in the leadership over the absent Jorge Martín
Acosta wins Sepang's Sprint, Marquez second and lengthens La Voce di Venezia Pedro Acosta triumphs in Sepang's Sprint; Marc Marquez is second and brings to +19 the advantage over Jorge Martin, stopped for injury. Bezzecchi third. Acosta wins Sepang's Sprint, Marquez second and lengthens La Voce di Venezia's La Voce
Pedro Acosta won the 2026 Malaysian MotoGP sprint race after completing 10 laps in 20 minutes and 4.098 seconds. Marc Marquez finished second, followed by Marco Bezzecchi. This result gave Marc a 19-point lead over Jorge Martin. Alex Marquez and Jack Miller failed to finish. The main race of the Malaysian GP takes place on Sunday (1/11) at 2:00 PM WIB.
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