Overview

• Francesco Bagnaia led every lap to win the Japanese Grand Prix despite late-race smoke from his Ducati.
• Marc Marquez secured the championship with second place, earning his ninth world title overall and tying Valentino Rossi with seven in the top class.
• The triumph comes with five rounds remaining after Marquez built an unassailable lead over the season.
• The title caps a dominant first factory Ducati campaign for Marquez, featuring 11 grand prix wins and 14 sprint victories to date.
• Joan Mir finished third to deliver Honda a podium at its home race, while outgoing champion Jorge Martin missed the grand prix with a fractured collarbone from the Sprint.