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MotoGP Sepang test: Martin sets the pace for Ducati on opening day
Last year’s championship runner-up Jorge Martin set the fastest time of the day, a 1m57.951s, on the GP24 Ducati during the MotoGP test in Malaysia. He was followed closely by Tech3 rookie Pedro Acosta, who finished 0.269s behind. Raul Fernandez of the new Trackhouse team initially topped the timesheets but crashed along with Francesco Bagnaia early in the session. After the red flag was lifted, Maverick Vinales set the first sub-two-minute lap time. Martin then took control, eventually setting the fastest-ever lap at Sepang with a time of 1m57.951s. Most riders shifted away from time attacks in the afternoon session. Acosta finished second, followed by Fabio Quartararo in third and Fabio di Giannantonio in fourth. Marc Marquez had a difficult start but managed to finish in ninth place. Johann Zarco was the fastest Honda rider, just outside the top 10.
