MotoGP Standings: Marc Marquez Cuts Jorge Martin’s Lead to Seven Points After Motegi Sprint

MotoGP Standings Tighten After Motegi Sprint

The MotoGP standings have tightened significantly after Marc Marquez claimed victory in Saturday’s Sprint at the Mobility Resort Motegi. Marquez earned 12 points, while Jorge Martin finished third and collected seven points after being penalised for exceeding track limits on the final lap. Martin now leads Marquez by just seven points, 313 to 306.

Marc Marquez Wins, Martin Loses Ground

Marquez quickly overturned Martin’s pole advantage and controlled the 12-lap Sprint to take the win. Martin initially crossed the line second but was dropped to third after the post-race penalty. Rookie Diogo Moreira was promoted to second, securing his maiden MotoGP podium.

MotoGP Standings: Bezzecchi Holds Third

Marco Bezzecchi remains third in the MotoGP standings with 268 points, 45 behind Martin. Pedro Acosta is fourth on 234 points, followed by Fabio Di Giannantonio on 230 and Ai Ogura on 227.

The Sprint was also costly for several riders. Acosta and Di Giannantonio were taken out in a first-lap incident involving Alex Marquez, while Bezzecchi slipped to sixth in the Sprint after struggling with his tyre choice.

MotoGP Standings After Motegi Sprint

Jorge Martin – 313 points

Marc Marquez – 306 points

Marco Bezzecchi – 268 points

Pedro Acosta – 234 points

Fabio Di Giannantonio – 230 points

Ai Ogura – 227 points

Raul Fernandez – 205 points

Alex Marquez – 158 points

Francesco Bagnaia – 156 points

With the Motegi Sprint completed, the championship battle now enters the final stretch with Martin holding only a seven-point advantage over Marquez.