Overview

• Alex Marquez retook control on lap four and pulled clear to the chequered flag for his second grand prix win of the season.
• Marc Marquez said it was not the day to go all in, choosing to manage risk rather than force a late attack for the win.
• The result postpones any chance of an early title clinch at Misano, with Marc indicating Japan as the next realistic opportunity.
• Marc leads the standings on 487 points, with Alex 182 points behind after their home-race duel.
• The brothers’ contrasting strengths shaped the outcome, with Alex excelling through Barcelona’s long right-handers that Marc identified as his weak points.