• Bikes for Sale
  • News
  • Buyer’s guide
    • Buy a Motorcycle
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
    • Motorsport
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Locals
imotorbike logo
  • Bikes for Sale
  • News
  • Buyer’s guide
    • Buy a Motorcycle
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
    • Motorsport
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Locals
  • Facebook

  • Instagram

  • X (Twitter)

  • YouTube

  • LinkedIn

  • RSS

Motorsport

MotoGP – Marquez crowned champion after Motegi win

MotoGP – Marquez crowned champion after Motegi win
Bruno Gomes
October 21, 2018

At 25 years of age, Spanish rider Marc Marquez took his Repsol Honda RC213V to the eight victory of this MotoGP season, and by doing so, Marquez secured his fifth MotoGP title in six years, the third in a row, and also his seventh world title with all classes included.

Indeed, Marquez had his first chance to close the title fight at today’s MotoGP race in Motegi, at the Japanese GP, and the Honda rider didn’t take it on the safe side and made sure he showed everyone who’s the strongest rider in the premiere class of motorcycle racing.

Starting from sixth on the grid, Marquez made it up the field throughout the 24 laps race. Andrea Dovizioso (Ducati), had a slim chance to keep the title fight alive after the Japanese GP, but for that to happen, he had to win. Dovizioso knew what he had to do, and starting from pole position, the Ducati rider grabbed the lead as long as he could, until Marquez did what he knows best and passed his main title rival to take the lead on lap 21.

Dovizioso still tried to answer to Marquez attack, but in doing so, the Italian exaggerated and crashed out of the race, leaving Marquez alone to cross the finish line and claiming the 2018 MotoGP title with three races left until the end of the season.

Second position went to Cal Crutchlow (LCR Honda), while third position fell in the hands of Alex Rins (Ecstar Suzuki) ahead of Valentino Rossi (Movistar Yamaha), who by finishing the Japanese GP in fourth took advantage of Dovizioso’s crash and moved closer to his compatriot in the fight for the second position in the championship. Dovizioso and Rossi are now separated by just 8 points.

Marc Marquez has now five MotoGP titles and equaled racing legend Mick Doohan’s total number of titles in the main class. Valentino Rossi was 26 when he got his fifth world title, and Marquez is fast closing in at Giacomo Agostini record of eight titles.

After the checkered flag, Marc Marquez had the chance to celebrate in front of his fans and at Honda’s home racetrack, but the celebrations had a little bit of pain. Scott Redding (Gresini Aprilia), wanted to congratulate the newly crowned champion and gave Marquez a pat on the shoulder. That action made Marquez shoulder to pop out of place, and the new MotoGP had to receive medical attention on the racetrack, with track officials managing to put the shoulder back into place allowing the celebrations of Marquez seventh world title to proceed as planned.

Related ItemschampionfeaturedJapanese GPmarc marquezMotegimotogpRepsol Hondatitle
To read the full story
login with google
login with facebook
or
Create an account for free
This won't cost you.
by clicking this button you agree to iMotorbike's visitor agreement
Already have an account? Sign in here
Click here to get notified on every new article
Motorsport
October 21, 2018
Bruno Gomes

With more than ten years as a motorcycle journalist, i enjoy everything that has to do with two-wheels. I'm a fan of sport bikes and i prefer riding them on a racetrack, but give me a road filled with corners and good asphalt and i'll be there to have some fun!

Related ItemschampionfeaturedJapanese GPmarc marquezMotegimotogpRepsol Hondatitle

More in Motorsport

Italjet Gresini Moto2 Ready for Phillip Island and Sepang

Michelle LiewOctober 14, 2025
Read More

Diogo Moreira Secures MotoGP Future with Honda LRC for 2026

Hazique ZairillOctober 14, 2025
Read More

Hakim Danish Set for Home Ground Heroics at Malaysian MotoGP

Hazique ZairillOctober 14, 2025
Read More

Pol Espargaró Returns, Replacing Viñales for Australia and Malaysia Grands Prix

Hazique ZairillOctober 14, 2025
Read More

Toprak Razgatlioglu Strengthens WorldSBK Title Bid with Double Victory at Estoril

Hazique ZairillOctober 14, 2025
Read More

JDT Racing Team and Honda Racing Malaysia Issue Official Statements Following Final Lap Incident

Hazique ZairillOctober 14, 2025
Read More

Azroy Claims Victory After Final-Lap Chaos

Hazique ZairillOctober 14, 2025
Read More

Marc Márquez Undergoes Successful Shoulder Surgery

Michelle LiewOctober 13, 2025
Read More

MotoGP 2025: Thunder Returns to Phillip Island

Michelle LiewOctober 13, 2025
Read More

The Real Reason MotoGP Bikes Have Dual Exhausts

Amzar HazeeqOctober 13, 2025
Read More

The Incredible Speed of MotoGP Bikes, Faster Than You Can Imagine!

Amzar HazeeqOctober 13, 2025
Read More

Who Is the G.O.A.T of MotoGP? The Debate That Defines a Generation

Amzar HazeeqOctober 13, 2025
Read More
We want to buy your bike Join us on Telegram
Scroll for more
Tap

Join us on Facebook

  • Popular

  • Latest

  • Comments

  • RON95 at RM1.99 for All Malaysians
    IndustrySeptember 22, 2025
  • Honda Sweeps St. Louis SMX to Lead Both Title Fights
    MotorsportSeptember 16, 2025
  • Honda E-Clutch Review: 2025 CB650R and CBR650R Put to the Test
    Buyer's guideSeptember 17, 2025
  • Honda Unveils First Electric Naked Motorcycle “WN7” in Europe
    Buyer's guideSeptember 19, 2025
  • SYM Launches VFE 185i for Malaysian Market at RM9,988
    Buyer's guideOctober 1, 2025
  • Hakim Danish and Qabil Irfan Deliver Historic 2025 Season
    LifestyleSeptember 17, 2025
  • Marc Marquez Wins Tense Misano Grand Prix, Title Within Reach
    MotoGPSeptember 17, 2025
  • 47th ASEAN Summit 2025: Major Road Closures, From 26 until 28 October 
    EventsOctober 15, 2025
  • Polaris Hands Over Majority of Indian Motorcycle to Carolwood LP
    NewsOctober 14, 2025
  • 1,114 Nangka Residents Get Licences Under MyLesen B2
    NewsOctober 14, 2025
  • 10,600 Malaysians Get MARiiCAS EV Bike Rebates
    NewsOctober 14, 2025
  • Italjet Gresini Moto2 Ready for Phillip Island and Sepang
    MotorsportOctober 14, 2025
  • 5 Best 150cc Motorcycles in Malaysia: Sporty, Powerful & Wallet-Friendly
    Buyer's guideOctober 14, 2025
  • 6 Best 110cc Motorcycles in Malaysia: Smart Choices for Daily Riders
    Buyer's guideOctober 14, 2025
  • MV Agusta Lucky Explorer Project 9.5: testing the Schiranna prototype - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • CFMOTO 450SR to enter Malaysia in March 2023 at RM29,300 - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • Suzuki V-Strom now available in Malaysia at RM81,900 - news.iNthacity: More Top Breaking News and Popular Stories To Stay Informed says:

    […] Michelle Liew […]

  • Colin says:

    I hope they make the Dax street legal. Love to…

  • Mohd Razi bin Rosli says:

    Adv 150cc

  • Nena Maxberry says:

    Just curious what they would retail for

  • Adam Kenny says:

    RM4159 for the front fork is it?

Categories

  • Buyer's guide
    • First Rides & Reviews
    • Specs, Prices & Others
  • cafe racer malaysia murah
  • Campaign
  • CSR Programme
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Electric Motorcycles
  • Industry
  • Industry
  • Kedai Motor
  • Lifestyle
    • Concepts & Custom
    • Electric Motorcycles
    • Events
      • EICMa
    • Helmet
    • Motorsport
      • ARRC
      • CubPrix
      • EWC
      • Moto3
      • Motocross
      • MSBK
      • WSBK
    • Tips & Stories
    • Travel
  • Moto2
  • Motor Murah
  • News
    • Locals
    • MotoGP
    • Scoop
  • Review
  • Scoop
  • Scoop
  • SEO
  • Suzuka 8 Hours
  • Tips & Tricks

Corporate

About Us
Terms of Use
Privacy Policy
Disclosure Policy
Contact Us
SUBSCRIBE NOW!

2024 iMotorbike World Sdn. Bhd.(1205246-M). All rights reserved.

MotoGP – Ducati not thinking about Marc Marquez
MotoGP – Hafizh Syahrin puts on another great show at Motegi
Nak Jual Beli Motor 😊 ?
WhatsApp
Hi iMotorbike 😊
Open chat