Marc Marquez has won his sixth MotoGP world title - and his fourth in a row.
Honda’s Marc Marquez sealed his fourth consecutive MotoGP title with four races to spare after winning the 2019 Thai Grand Prix on Sunday after a thrilling duel with French rookie Fabio Quartararo. The Spaniard had to score two points more than Italian Ducati rival Andrea Dovizioso, who finished a distant fourth at Buriram’s Chang International Circuit.
The 26-year-old, who was taken to hospital after a crash in practice at Chang circuit in Buriram, sealed his latest crown with four races to spare.
The Spaniard had to win at least two points more than closest rival Andrea Dovizioso - and did so as the Italian finished fourth.
Fabio Quartararo was second, with Maverick Vinales in third.
Marquez was still able to retake the lead for his 53rd MotoGP race win.
"I was planning the weekend to win the race and not think about the championship," said Marquez.
"My target was to find the best way to win the race, and that's what I did.
"Amazing year. All the team did an amazing job. Now it's time to enjoy and celebrate the title."
The title was the sixth Moto GP title of Marquez’s grand prix career, with the 26-year-old becoming the youngest rider to achieve the feat. It was the eighth career title overall – he was 125cc (now Moto3) world champion in 2010 and Moto2 winner in 2012.
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