Marc Marquez Wins Spanish Gp Sprint After Quartararo Crash

Ducatis Marc Marquez maintained his perfect record in sprints this season with victory over the half-distance at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday after Yamahas surprise polesitter Fabio Quartararo crashed on lap two at the circuit in Jerez.

Marquezs brother Alex of Gresini Racing finished second for a fifth straight sprint while Marcs teammate Francesco Bagnaia was third, but it was Marc who earned the plaudits in front of a delighted home crowd who chanted his name.

With five straight sprint wins, Marc now has a 20-point lead over second-placed Alex in the MotoGP riders standings while Bagnaia is a further 11 points behind.

Today was not easy, especially with this warm temperature, it changed the feeling a lot I struggled a bit in the end, but I was controlling, Marc said.

But its amazing. I always say the same on Saturday Im super happy, but I just want to control my emotions because tomorrow is the most important day the race. But in front of this crowd, you have this extra power.