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Jorge Martin heads into Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang with his first chance of becoming 2024 MotoGP champion
Jorge Martin has a shot at securing the 2024 MotoGP championship at the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang this Sunday. His main rival, Pecco Bagnaia, crashed out of the Sepang sprint, giving Martin a 29-point lead in the standings, with 62 points still up for grabs in the remaining races. For Martin to clinch the title, he needs to score 34 points or more in the two remaining grands prix and one sprint. Bagnaia can only stop Martin from winning the championship if he outperforms him in the final races and sprints, relying on the tiebreaker rule based on overall grand prix results. The cancellation of the Valencia finale due to flooding leaves MotoGP with an undecided replacement track. Bagnaia’s finishing position at Sepang on Sunday will determine whether the title fight continues into the final event, with specific scenarios outlined based on Martin’s performance. Ultimately, even if Bagnaia wins every race remaining in the season, Martin can secure the championship by finishing consistently high in the remaining races and sprint.
