MotoGP 2017: Marquez Extends Points Lead With Australian GP Win

Honda's Marc Marquez now has a 33 point lead over title contender Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati for the championship. Maverick Vinales of Yamaha is out of the contention, 50 points back with two rounds to go.

By Sameer Contractor

1 mins read

Published on October 22, 2017

Highlights

Marc Marquez leads the MotoGP championship
Maverick Vinales is out of the championship contention
Johann Zarco impressed everyone with his gutsy riding in the race

Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez secured his sixth win of the year in a stunning fight in the Australian GP. The latter stages of the MotoGP race saw an eight-rider fight for the win in the latter stages with Marquez taking a close win ahead of Valentino Rossi and Maverick Vinales of Yamaha. Championship contender Andrea Dovizioso of Ducati was lucky to finish within points after running wide on Lap 2 and was pushed to down to 20th before eventually finishing 13th. Marquez now leads the championship with a 33 point lead over Dovizioso, while Vinales is out of contention, 50 points back with two rounds to go. INCOMING!

# Marc Marquez # Repsol Honda # Valentino Rossi # MotoGP 2017 # Motorsport

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