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Acosta Claims First MotoGP Win in Thrilling Thailand GP

Pedro Acosta, 21, secured his first MotoGP victory in Thailand, outlasting champion Marc Márquez in a last‑lap showdown. Raúl Fernández completed the Spanish podium.

Acosta, the 21‑year‑old from Murcia, took the checkered flag on the final corner of the sprint race at the Thai circuit after a fierce battle with world champion Marc Márquez. The Spaniard’s win came amid a controversial penalty for Márquez, who was penalised by officials for a clash.

The victory marks Acosta’s first triumph in the premier class, following two titles in intermediate categories. Raúl Fernández finished third on an Aprilia, completing a Spanish podium that also highlighted KTM’s and Ducati’s presence.