Marc Marquez Achieves The Australian GP Title After The Fierce Duel With Jorge Martin

JAKARTA Marc Marquez won an extraordinary victory at the 2024 Australian Grand Prix after completing a drama-filled and thrilling race at the Phillip Island Circuit, Sunday, October 20. In the tight race, Marquez managed to beat his main rival, Jorge Martin, in the final lap-lap to claim the highest podium.

Marquez, who started from second place, appeared patient and clever throughout the race. Jorge Martin, who started from pole position, led most of the race, but Marquez stuck tight behind him. In the last few laps, Marquez showed his quality as world champion by making important maneuvers to overtake Martin and secure victory.

The main drama at the Australian GP this time occurred between Marquez and Martin. Martin, a Pramac Ducati racer, has been dominant since the start of the race. However, Marquez's constant pressure made this duel even more intense. Martin, who hopes to maintain his position up to the finish line, had to give up on Marquez's speed and experience at the end of the circuit.

"It's a very difficult race. Jorge puts a lot of pressure, but I know I have to wait for the right moment to overtake. It's a very special win," Marquez said after the race.

With this victory, Marquez recorded his third win in the 2024 and fourth seasons at the Australian GP in the main class of MotoGP. This is proof that the eight-time world champion is still one of the strongest riders on track, despite his previous difficult times.

Martin Continues To Lead The Standings

Despite failing to win, Jorge Martin was able to widen his gap in the MotoGP world championship standings. By finishing in second place, Martin is now ahead of 20 points over his closest competitor, Francesco Bagnaia. Bagnaia, a Ducati manufacturer racer who started the race from fifth place, managed to climb the podium by finishing in third place.

Martin admits that this defeat is a bit disappointing, but he remains focused on the world title competition. "I gave my best, but today Marc is faster at the end of the race. We still have a few more races, and I remain optimistic for the world championship," Martin said.

The race on Phillip Island this time shows Ducati's dominance with their three riders filling the top three positions. Apart from Martin and Bagnaia, the main podium is inhabited by Marquez who drives a Ducati from the Gresini team.

The fourth and fifth positions are occupied by Fabio Di Giannantonio and Enea Bastianini, completing the dominance of Ducati riders on Phillip Island, respectively. At Giannantonio, who also appeared impressive, managed to catch up with several other top riders in the final phase of the race.

With this result, the competition for the 2024 MotoGP world title is heating up. Martin and Bagnaia are still the two main candidates in the race for the title, but Marquez's performance in the last few races has shown that he can still be a serious threat.

The next race will take place in Thailand on October 27, 2024, and motorcycle racing fans around the world can't wait to see the stiff competition for the rest of the season.

2024 MotoGP Temporary Standings (Top 3):