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MotoGP Valencia GP: Martin keeps title hopes alive with sprint win, Bagnaia fifth
With 21 points separating Bagnaia and Martin before the finale in Valencia, Bagnaia had the chance to win the championship in the sprint race by outscoring his rival by at least four points. However, Bagnaia could only finish fifth on his Ducati, while Martin took the victory and reduced his points deficit to 14. Binder finished second, and Marquez completed the podium. The race saw several position changes, with Vinales initially taking the lead but eventually being overtaken by Binder and Martin. Bagnaia needs to finish at least fifth in the grand prix on Sunday to secure the championship.