Gigi Dall’Igna hails “timing” of “master” Marc Marquez after Malaysia MotoGP win
Marc Marquez delivered a commanding victory at the Malaysian MotoGP, securing his seventh win of the season and extending his championship lead with a performance described as his most dominant of 2026. The Spanish rider, who last triumphed at Sepang in 2018, took the checkered flag nearly four seconds ahead of the field, leading every lap in a race that solidified his title ambitions.
With Jorge Martin sidelined by injury and Marco Bezzecchi struggling for consistency, Marquez’s victory further widened his point gap—now 44 ahead of Martin and 67 over Bezzecchi—setting up a potential title clinch if results hold in Qatar next week. Ducati’s Gigi Dall’Igna praised Marquez’s precision, noting his flawless run since returning from injury and the strategic mastery behind his tyre management, which proved critical on the Sepang circuit’s demanding conditions.
His brother Alex finished third, reinforcing the Ducati’s competitive edge in the premier class.
