Jorge Martin moved a step closer to the MotoGP points lead with victory in a rain-shortened Japanese Grand Prix ahead of Francesco Bagnaia.
Pramac Ducati rider Martin followed up his sprint win on Saturday with another virtuoso display to grab his second grand prix victory in three rounds, and his third of the season, albeit with just 12 of the scheduled 24 laps being completed.
KTM rider Jack Miller passed poleman Martin to lead a group of 16 riders that pitted at the end of the opening lap to change to their wet bikes, with the remaining five, led by Ducati tester Michele Pirro, bravely staying out on slicks. But Martin was soon on the charge, passing Marco Bezzecchi and then Marquez on the fifth lap to get back into third, with Bagnaia having taken second away from Marquez.
After a delay of just over 20 minutes, race organisers attempted a restart, but with conditions still poor the red flags were displayed again and the race was declared over. Miguel Oliveira was also on-course for a top-six finish aboard his RNF Aprilia before pulling into the pits.
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