Alex Marquez dominates his way to Malaysian MotoGP win

Spain’s Alex Marquez celebrates with the trophy in Kuala Lumpur on Sunday. Pic/Getty Images

Alex Marquez dominated the Malaysian MotoGP on Sunday to clinch his third victory of the season, romping home more than two seconds ahead of fellow Spaniard Pedro Acosta.

Marquez, who confirmed his runner-up spot in the world championship this weekend behind brother Marc, won for the first time this year outside Spain following success at the Spanish and Catalan Grand Prix races.

Honda's Joan Mir was third to make it an all-Spanish podium, with Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Quartararo completing the top five.

Newly crowned world champion Marc Marquez was absent because of a season-ending injury. Alex Marquez called it the "perfect race".

"It's a really important win for us to celebrate second (in the championship)," said the younger Marquez, 29.

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