P1racenews AI automatic summary:
New 2025 MotoGP World Championship standings after Sunday’s Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, round 20 of 22.
Alex Marquez secured victory in the Malaysian MotoGP after finishing as the 2025 title runner-up behind his absent brother, Marc Marquez, at Sepang.
During the race, drama unfolded as Francesco Bagnaia retired from third place, allowing Marco Bezzecchi to reclaim third in the world championship standings despite a disappointing weekend.
Bezzecchi now holds a five-point lead over Bagnaia with two rounds remaining, while Pedro Acosta emerged as a potential threat after a strong runner-up performance, trailing Bagnaia by 26 points.
Franco Morbidelli regained the advantage over his VR46 teammate Fabio di Giannantonio for sixth place in the championship rankings.
The latest 2025 MotoGP World Championship standings depict Marc Marquez leading, followed by Alex Marquez, Bezzecchi, Bagnaia, Acosta, Morbidelli, and di Giannantonio in the top positions.
