Marc Marquez now has the MotoGP world title in his grasp, while reigning champion Jorge Martin celebrated a fine fourth position

The six-time MotoGP world champion is undefeated since June and is rapidly closing in on another riders title.

Almost by process of elimination, that left the VR46 riders in second and third. Franco Morbidelli initially led Fabio Di Giannantonio despite starting a row behind him – but Di Giannantonio put a move on his team-mate on the opening lap to secure a second place he would not lose.