MotoGP Malaysian GP: Bastianini takes comeback win, Bagnaia opens points lead
Bastianini has enjoyed his best weekend of the season at the Sepang International Circuit, having made a breakthrough with the set-up of his Ducati to improve his corner-entry performance. In a year in which he missed nine grands prix through numerous injury woes, Bastianini’s factory Ducati seat has come under threat, as rumours mount that Jorge Martin could be promoted to Pramac. Leading from Turn 1 from third on the grid, Bastianini stormed clear of Gresini’s Alex Marquez to score his fifth grand prix victory and first as a factory Ducati rider by 1.535 seconds. Marquez held onto second to add to his sprint win from Saturday, while Bagnaia saw off an early challenge from title rival Jorge Martin to complete the podium. This has opened Bagnaia’s championship lead up to 14 points moving to next weekend’s Qatar GP, with Martin fourth in the race at Sepang. Pramac’s Martin looked to get the better initial launch off the line at the start of the 20-la...