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Pedro Acosta wins Thai MotoGP sprint thriller after Marc Marquez penalty
Pedro Acosta claimed victory at the MotoGP Thai Grand Prix sprint when Marc Marquez was penalized for an aggressive move on him, securing Acosta his first ever win in the MotoGP series.
The thrilling race was initially expected to be a battle between Marquez and polesitter Marco Bezzecchi, but Bezzecchi crashed out of the lead early on, leaving the door open for Acosta.
Despite continuous overtakes between Marquez and Acosta, it was ultimately a daring move by Acosta on the penultimate lap that sealed the win for him.
Following an investigation by the FIM stewards, Marquez was ordered to drop one position, elevating Acosta to the top spot on the podium.
Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse clinched the final step of the podium, representing Aprilia in the race.
The race also saw impressive performances from other riders like Raul Fernandez, who secured fourth place, and Brad Binder in sixth place. Overall, it was an eventful and exciting start to the 2026 MotoGP season in Thailand.
