Jorge Martin Wins Thailand Grand Prix, Closes Gap to Championship Leader Francesco Bagnaia

Martin's fifth victory of the season reduces Bagnaia's championship lead to just 13 points with three races remaining, following an intense finale with the fourth-closest finish in premier class history.

• Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing secured his fifth victory of the season at the Thailand Grand Prix, closing the championship lead of Francesco Bagnaia to just 13 points.
• After setting a lap record and starting the race on pole, Martin managed to fend off both Bagnaia and KTM's Brad Binder in what resulted in the fourth-closest finish in premier class history.
• With just three races remaining in the championship, Bagnaia, who started the Thailand Grand Prix sixth on the grid and initially struggled, fought his way up to finish second.
• The battle for the top spots was tight, with positions interchanging frequently during the final laps of the race. Binder even briefly took the lead before Martin executed a thrilling overtake to secure his win.
• Despite being demoted to the third position for violating track limits during the final lap, Brad Binder remains a strong contender, having outpaced several other racers during various stages of the Thailand Grand Prix.

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