SEPANG, Oct 29 — Spanish rider Pedro Acosta capitalised on the mixed weather conditions to clinch victory in the Malaysian Motorcycle Grand Prix (MotoGP) Sprint race amid overcast skies and light drizzle at the Sepang International Circuit (SIC) here today.
The Red Bull KTM Factory Racing rider clocked 20 minutes 4.09 seconds (s) to take the chequered flag, finishing 0.578s ahead of compatriot Marc Marquez of Ducati Lenovo Team, who settled for second place.
Italian rider Marco Bezzecchi of Aprilia Racing completed the podium in third after crossing the finish line 1.310s behind Acosta.
Acosta said he was pleased to take the opportunity to deliver a strong performance in the mixed conditions, admitting that such circumstances had not always worked in his favour.
