<a href="https://www.mid-day.com/sports/other-sports/article/seven-time-motogp-champion-marc-marquez-cools-off-as-motogp-title-race-hots-up-23655953" rel="nofollow">Marc Marquez</a> extended his lead in the MotoGP standings when he finished second in a thrilling Malaysian sprint race Saturday behind Pedro Acosta, with title rival Jorge Martin out injured.
Acosta crossed the finish line in 20min 04.098 sec, with fellow Spaniard Marquez 0.578sec behind in second for Ducati. Italian Marco Bezzecchi mounted a late challenge to take third at Sepang.&nbsp;
Reigning world champion Marquez went 19 points clear of closest challenger Martin, who withdrew from the weekend action earlier in the day after failing to recover from a broken wrist.&nbsp;
The seven-time world champion Marquez survived an early scare when he almost collided with Ai Ogura on a sharp turn after the lights went green, as younger brother Alex Marquez retained the early lead from pole.
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Acosta crossed the finish line in 20min 04.098 sec, with fellow Spaniard Marc Marquez 0.578sec behind in second for Ducati

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Acosta crossed the finish line in 20min 04.098 sec, with fellow Spaniard Marquez 0.578sec behind in second for Ducati

Marquez extends c’ship lead after injured Martin pulls out

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