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Alex Marquez narrowly defeated Pedro Acosta in a thrilling Portuguese Grand Prix MotoGP sprint at Portimao
Alex Marquez narrowly defeated Pedro Acosta in a thrilling Portuguese Grand Prix MotoGP sprint at Portimao, coming from fifth on the grid after a crash in qualifying. Marquez charged to third position off the line, trailing Marco Bezzecchi and Acosta in the lead pack. The battle between Marquez and Acosta intensified over the next few laps, showcasing their strengths in different sectors of the track. Despite several lead changes and close encounters, Marquez managed to establish a slight lead over Acosta to secure the win by a margin of just 0.120s. Yamaha rider Fabio Quartararo finished fourth, while Pecco Bagnaia and Fabio Di Giannantonio dueled for fifth. In the end, it was an intense race with multiple lead changes and impressive performances from the riders.
