The Spaniard had quite the tumble down the order from P2 as the rear tyre of his Ducati spun on the line after catching the tear off of his own Shoei helmet’s visor as he threw it away before the start.

Marc Marquez clinched victory at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix after a compelling showdown with title leader Jorge Martin. The win marks Marquez's third Grand Prix victory of the season. Martin extended his Championship lead to 20 points,

Marquez overcomes a drop outside the top 10 to battle his way back in front and win his third race of the season.