Sepang:Ducati Lenovo Team rider Marc Marquez reinforced his dominance in the MotoGP world championship by securing victory at the 2026 Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix held at the Sepang International Circuit.

According to BERNAMA News Agency, the Spaniard started from second on the grid and delivered a remarkable performance, taking the lead in the 20-lap race at the first corner by overtaking his younger brother, Alex Marquez, who began from pole position. Marc Marquez maintained his lead throughout the race, finishing in 40 minutes 14.23 seconds.

This victory marks Marquez's seventh win of the season, elevating his championship points to 399, which places him 44 points ahead of his closest competitor, Jorge Martin of Aprilia Racing. Martin was unable to compete in the Malaysian GP due to a wrist injury. Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Pedro Acosta took second place, while Alex Marquez finished in third.

Marquez expressed his satisfaction with the performance, stating, "I was super focused throughout the weekend. From Free Practice 1 (FP1), I went out as if it was a time attack and then tried to find the limits during practice because, as I said, it was time to take risks." He emphasized the importance of maintaining focus and concentration as the season progresses with upcoming races in Qatar, Portugal, and Valencia.