P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Marquez feared his Indonesian MotoGP chances were over before the red lights even went out in Sunday’s race.
On a day when Marc Marquez was injured in a clash with Marco Bezzecchi, Alex Marquez extended his MotoGP points lead over Francesco Bagnaia to 88 as he aims for a Marquez one-two world championship.
Despite a rough start due to a front device issue, Marquez managed to advance through the pack, finishing third in the end.
He maneuvered past several competitors, including Quartararo and Rins, with patience and determination.
Although Pedro Acosta overtook him in the final laps, Marquez was content with his podium finish given the challenges of the weekend.
With Bagnaia failing to score in Mandalika, Marquez is in a strong position for the runner-up spot, focusing on the upcoming Australian MotoGP from October 17-19.
