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Simon Patterson ranks the whole MotoGP field’s performances after a Malaysian Grand Prix weekend that might’ve finally settled the 2024 title fight
The Malaysian Grand Prix weekend played a significant role in the 2024 MotoGP world championship battle, especially for title protagonists Jorge Martin and Pecco Bagnaia. Martin displayed maturity and skill, finishing second after a strong sprint performance, while Bagnaia’s hopes suffered a blow after a challenging weekend. Alex Marquez showed impressive consistency, securing fourth place despite not stepping on the podium. Enea Bastianini had a solid performance, finishing third despite facing front-end issues on his Ducati. Fabio Quartararo’s resilient efforts on his Yamaha, including racing with a spare bike and rejected tires, demonstrated his talent and determination. However, Bagnaia’s unforced error in the sprint cost him a top-three ranking, highlighting the struggle in his title defense against Martin.
