After taking the lead in a MotoGP race for the first time, Acosta ended up second behind Maverick Vinales, capping an incredible start to his rookie season.
Before Marquez passed Acosta to take the lead for the first time on a Ducati, Acosta had previously past Jorge Martin.
Marc is beginning to realize how much Pedro is like him. TNT Sports was informed by Michael Laverty.
“He always makes cuts back. Although the exchange between the two riders was clean, it’s clear that Acosta wants to get back at Marc right away.
At Turn 11, Marquez lost control of the race and went into the gravel, allowing Vinales to win and Acosta to record his highest MotoGP result to date.
The collision was attributed by Gresini rider Marquez to a braking problem.
It was peculiar. He went down quite early. There was obviously a problem with his brakes.
