P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Home hero Jack Miller came within 0.060s of his first Yamaha podium after an intense last-lap duel with Pedro Acosta at Phillip Island.
Jack Miller narrowly missed his first Yamaha podium in the Australian MotoGP Sprint at Phillip Island due to a last-lap battle with Pedro Acosta. He secured third on the grid, forming Yamaha’s first front-row double in over four years with pole-sitter Fabio Quartararo. Miller’s Pramac team made crucial setup improvements, allowing him to compete strongly throughout the race. Despite finishing fourth, Miller was satisfied with his performance in front of the home crowd. His team director praised his effort, acknowledging the strong showing on a track that favored the Yamaha. Quartararo finished seventh in the same race, with other Yamaha riders finishing 13th and 14th.
