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With Marc Marquez 120 points clear, Alex Marquez focuses on defending second place in 2025 MotoGP standings from Francesco Bagnaia.
After an early crash in the Czech MotoGP, Alex Marquez now trails his brother Marc by 120 points in the 2025 title race as they head into the summer break. Alex has shown flashes of brilliance this season, leading the championship at one point and securing wins at Silverstone and Jerez. However, setbacks like the Brno non-score have seen him focus on defending his second place from Ducati’s Bagnaia, who sits 48 points behind. Both riders acknowledge the difficulty of catching Marc but are determined to finish the season strong. Despite recent challenges and injuries, Alex remains optimistic and rates his season so far an 8.5 out of 10, aiming for a strong comeback in the upcoming races.
