Japanese MotoGP - Race Results - crash.net

Marquez wins the Japanese MotoGP, joining Mick Doohan on 54 premier-class wins and handing Honda the 2019 constructors' title to add to his own riders' crown.

After a brief tussle with Quartararo on the opening lap, Marquez broke one-second clear and then edged into the distance.

Quartararo hung on to another second place despite a late charge from Dovizioso, wrapping up the Rookie of the Year title with ease.

Vinales again struggled in the early stages, before fighting his way through the pack until he reached the Ducati rider.

Rins and Crutchlow also put in a late surge, while Miller and to a lesser extent Morbidelli faded backwards from early rostrum places.

Rossi and Petrucci were unable to make an impression, The Doctor then falling in the closing stages.

While Marquez swept to victory, team-mate Lorenzo was again left near the back of the field.

Guintoli was making his latest wild-card appearance for Suzuki. Home star Nakagami was taking part in his final event of the season before undergoing shoulder surgery. He will be replaced at the following 2019 rounds by Johann Zarco.

Rabat, due to make a pitlane start for exceeding the engine allocation for this season, missed the race due to a wrist injury on Saturday.

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* Rookie.

By Peter McLaren

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