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2025 Malaysian MotoGP: Alex Marquez dominates, Pecco Bagnaia retires
Alex Marquez of Gresini’s team triumphed in the 2025 MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix, securing his third win of the season, while Pecco Bagnaia had to retire from the podium due to a late technical issue. Despite securing the runner-up spot in the championship sprint, the Gresini Ducati rider competed in the grand prix without feeling any pressure. Marquez swiftly took the lead in the 20-lap race at Sepang and went on to dominate with a significant 2.676s lead. This victory marked his third win of the season, with Pedro Acosta from KTM finishing second and Joan Mir from Honda completing the podium. Despite initially leading, Factory Ducati rider Pecco Bagnaia retired on lap 18 due to technical problems, allowing Marquez to secure a comfortable win.
