P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Alex Rins claimed the hardest ninth place of his MotoGP career in Indonesia, when the recovering LCR Honda rider saw a Sunday chequered flag for the first time since victory at COTA in April.
Alex Rins had a tough journey after his injury in Mugello, but he made a remarkable comeback in the MotoGP race in Mandalika, finishing 9th after starting from 21st. Despite experiencing heavy pain halfway through the race, Rins managed to maintain a decent pace. After crossing the finish line, exhaustion hit him hard, as he struggled to dismount from the bike and felt the effects of arm pump. With his closest rivals crashing out, Rins became the top Honda rider, giving him a sense of achievement akin to a podium finish. Switching to Monster Yamaha next season, Rins is currently 10 points behind Marc Marquez in the championship standings.
Source: Crash
