Marc Marquez wins the sprint at Motegi, penalties for Martin and Bastianini

Marc Marquez won the sprint race of the Japanese Grand Prix in Motegi. The Spaniard on a Ducati finished ahead of Jorge Martin (Aprilia), who started from pole, moving himself to -9 in the world rankings. In third place, Enea Bastianini on Ktm-Tech3. Marco Bezzecchi, who was in difficulty during the 12 laps with the other Aprilia, took sixth place. Out after an accident: Alex Marquez (Ducati-Gresini), who caused it, Pedro Acosta (Ktm) and Fabio Di Giannantonio (Ducati-VR46).

Penalties for Martin and Bastianini

Jorge Martin and Enea Bastianini were penalized instead. During the last lap of the sprint race, the two drivers went beyond the limits of the track and the jury relegated them. The Brazilian Diogo Moreira on Honda, their direct pursuer and fourth at the finish, rose to second position, while Martin dropped to third. Bastianini was instead knocked off the podium and ended up in fourth place.