Pedro Acosta says his Buriram Dash showdown with Marc Marquez ranks as one of the best battle of his MotoGP profession to this point.
The KTM rider unexpectedly discovered himself battling for victory with the reigning champion after Marco Bezzecchi crashed from an early lead.
Acosta repeatedly launched his RC16 onto the within of Marc Marquez whereas braking for the ultimate nook.
Every time, Marquez regained the benefit on the exit, however a small mistake within the infield with three laps to go finally allowed Acosta to take care of the lead.
This time Marquez was the attacker, however as he raced into the ultimate nook he collided with Acosta and was despatched extensive, ensuing within the #93 automotive being given a penalty of 1 place by the FIM stewards.
This penalty was speculated to set the stage for the ultimate successful showdown, however Marquez did not discover it displayed on his dashboard till he exited the penultimate nook.
He had no likelihood to react and allowed Acosta to go him on the closing nook, giving the KTM rider the victory.
Regardless of the anti-climactic consequence, Acosta completely loved competing towards the rider who can be becoming a member of Ducati subsequent season.
“It is a variety of enjoyable,” Pedro Acosta mentioned. “The perfect battle in MotoGP up to now.”
The younger Spaniard additionally had no complaints about Marquez’s aggressive strikes.
“Sure, I imply, that is what makes MotoGP thrilling,” Acosta mentioned.
“You bear in mind battles like this and moments like this. It was an incredible race for the followers.”
Jorge Martin, Pedro Acosta, Marc Marquez, 2026 Thailand MotoGP.
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It might not have been for the win, however Acosta was again in the midst of intense racing motion in the course of the Grand Prix.
Acosta surpassed fellow MotoGP champion Jorge Martin to maneuver into second place behind Bezzecchi.
“It was enjoyable, identical to in my Moto3 days once I used to overhaul loads,” Acosta mentioned.
“I am in a very good second and luxuriate in each battle, like immediately’s battle with Jorge.”
However reflecting Bezzecchi’s right-to-flag benefit, Acosta added:
“Subsequent time, I believe I’ll strive being like Marco and never getting concerned in such a hard battle!”
Acosta, the primary KTM rider to guide the MotoGP standings, has a seven-point benefit over Bezzecchi heading into subsequent weekend’s return spherical in Brazil in Goiania.
