P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Aspar’s David Alonso took a closely-fought win in the Malaysian Moto3 race to record his sixth straight win in the class.
Alonso’s victory in the 2024 Moto3 season marked his 13th win, solidifying his record-breaking performances in the lightweight class. Ivan Ortola capitalized on Adrian Fernandez’s poor start to lead into the first corner, with David Almansa swiftly moving up from ninth to challenge for the lead. World champion David Alonso and Dani Holgado pressured the frontrunners but faced setbacks, with Holgado crashing out and forcing Alonso to evade the incident. Polesitter Fernandez retired due to engine failure, allowing Joel Kelso and Taiyo Furusato to fight for the lead. Furusato eventually took control but a late-race move by Alonso secured his sixth consecutive win for the Aspar team. This thrilling race also saw Rueda claiming third, Ortola in fourth, and Veijer in fifth, with Kelso finishing sixth and Yamanaka in seventh. Stiff competition continued through the top ten positions, showcasing the intense battle on the track.