P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Enea Bastianini put in an assured performance at the Sepang International Circuit to secure his first MotoGP win of 2023,
Bastianini started well, moving up to challenge the leaders in Turn 1, benefiting from Martin’s unsuccessful attempt to overtake Bagnaia. Bastianini and Marquez managed to pass both Martin and Bagnaia, with Bastianini taking control of the race. He maintained a strong pace while also preserving his tire, finishing 1.9 seconds ahead of Marquez. Despite Marquez’s strong performance, he couldn’t catch up to Bastianini, but he did successfully defend his position against Bagnaia. Bagnaia’s third-place finish extended his points lead to 14, leaving Martin in fourth. Quartararo finished in fifth, followed by Bezzecchi and Morbidelli. Miller, Di Gianantonio, and Marini completed the top ten. Vinales, Zarco, and Marc Marquez finished further down the field. Bautista, Nakagami, Binder, and Espargaro crashed out, while Mir retired early from the race.
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