Only three Grand Prix remain, with six races between Saturday's Sprint Race and Sunday's long races. With 20 points separating Jorge Martin and Francesco Bagnaia. Even more than in Formula 1,

Championship leader Jorge Martin said Thursday a mistake-free weekend at the Australian MotoGP was his priority as he looks to fend off rival Francesco Bagnaia.

Jorge Martin converted a dominant pole position into a crushing victory in the Australian Grand Prix sprint race on Saturday. The world championship leader easily defeated Marc Marquez (Gresini Ducati) and Enea Bastianini (factory Ducati) after leading from lights to flag at Phillip Island.

Jorge Martin of Prima Pramac Racing led from lap one to the chequered flag to win the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix sprint on Saturday, stretching his world championship lead over two-times MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia.

Spain's Jorge Martin extended his championship lead to 16 points over title rival Francesco Bagnaia on Saturday after leading from start to finish in a windswept Australian MotoGP sprint race.