Canberra, October 24 (QNA) - Marc Marquez seized back the MotoGP world championship lead with an incredible victory in Saturday's Australian Grand Prix sprint at Phillip Island, reigniting his bid for an eighth premier-class title and a 10th world crown across all classes.

Marquez clocked 19:09.411 to take the checkered flag, finishing 0.323 seconds ahead of his brother Alex Marquez. Italy's Fabio Di Giannantonio took third, 0.590 seconds behind the winner, followed by compatriot Marco Bezzecchi in fourth, 1.074 seconds back, and Spain's Pedro Acosta in fifth, 3.689 seconds off the pace.

The victory lifted Marquez to 365 points atop the championship standings, giving him a 10-point cushion over fellow Spaniard Jorge Martín, who sits second on 355 points. Marquez continues his pursuit of an eighth premier-class title and 10th world championship overall.

Bezzecchi ranks third with 315 points, followed by Acosta on 263, level with Japan's Ai Ogura in fifth. (QNA)