Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) secured a commanding victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix, finishing 2.6s ahead of Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing).
Bagnaia earned the holeshot, but Marquez was aggressive early, demoting Bagnaia to P2 with a brilliant move on Lap 2.
The battle between Bagnaia and Acosta began on Lap 3, with the two riders exchanging positions at Turn 4.
Alex Marquez wins Malaysian Grand Prix.