Marquez widened the distance over his strongest rival, Andrea Dovizioso, after winning the Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island on Sunday (22/10/2017). In this race, Dovi dropped because only finish in 13th position.
For Marquez, this is his sixth win of the season. Previously he was also champion in Austin (United States), Germany, Czech Republic, Aragon (Spain), and Japan.
The number of victories Marquez more than the new Dovi five times become champions this season. Dovizioso is now 33 points behind Marquez. Dovi's position is less favorable in the competition world champion because this season live leaving the race in Malaysia and Valencia.
Highlights also focused on Movistar Yamaha rider, Valentino Rossi. Although only the start of seventh position, The Doctor able to finish the race with a second podium.
What's more interesting fact after Marc Marquez won the Australian MotoGP?
Interesting Facts
1. Marc Marquez recorded his sixth victory in MotoGP 2017. Prior to the champion in Australia, Baby Alien also became champion in Austin (USA), Germany, Czech Republic, Aragon (Spain), and Japan.2. Valentino Rossi returned on the podium after more than three months. The Doctor last time on the podium while winning MotoGP Assen race on June 25, 2017.
3. Johann Zarco failed to climb the podium on MotoGP Australia, but ensured the status as the best rookie 2017.
4. Marc Marquez is just one step away from winning the 2017 MotoGP world title. He has a chance to lock the title on MotoGP Malaysia next week.
5. Movistar Yamaha rider, Maverick Vinales, certainly eliminated from the 2017 MotoGP world championship competition because it is behind 50 points from Marc Marquez with two races remaining.
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