Malaysian MotoGP, Sepang - Sprint Race Results

Pedro Acosta won a tense 2026 Malaysian MotoGP Sprint race at Sepang after Alex Marquez crashed from the lead, with rain prompting several riders to pit. The sprint came as part of round 19 of 22. In Rookie Qualifying, Alex Marquez beat his brother Marc to take a rare pole position. Acosta completed the front row for KTM, while surviving Aprilias of Ai Ogura and Marco Bezzecchi followed in fourth and fifth. Jorge Martin officially withdrew from the remainder of the Malaysian GP after Saturday morning practice, citing an injury to his wrist; an Aprilia statement confirmed he would continue recovery. Marc Marquez started Saturday holding a 10-point world championship lead over Martin.