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Marc Marquez claimed victory at Phillip Island, beating Jorge Martin in an exciting duel. Francesco Bagnaia finished in third place, trailing behind the leading pair, but his result allows him to limit the damage in the championship. Although Martin extended his lead to 20 points over Pecco, the reigning world champion can breathe a sigh of relief, as the gap could have been much worse. With three races remaining in the MotoGP championship, the title race is still wide open. The next round will be in Thailand, followed by Malaysia, before the grand finale in Valencia.
For Marquez, this marks his third win of the season. This victory is a significant preview of 2025, when the Spanish rider will join Ducati's factory team after racing this year with Gresini on last season's bike. Despite an issue at the start that saw him lose positions, Marquez once again showcased his strength, validating Ducati’s decision to sign him for the future. Martin, on the other hand, reinforced his status as a title contender and heads into the remaining races as the favorite. Bagnaia will need to respond quickly in Thailand to stay in the hunt.
