seventh win this season and Ducati ’ s 70th topclass victory . With Bastianini second , the Borgo Panigale manufacturer also brings to 31 the number of podiums scored this year in MotoGP . “ I think today ’ s start was probably one of the best of my career ,” Bagnaia said of his brilliant ride at Sepang . “ After moving up to second , I tried to manage the race as best I could . In the beginning , Jorge Martin was pushing really hard , but I felt that the rear tyre did not allow me to keep the same pace as him . I stayed calm and waited . The most difficult moment was when Enea Bastianini passed me . When I saw that I was faster , I got back in front and did everything I could to get the win . Today was important since Quartararo was third . There are only two points left to win the title , and in Valencia , we have a really good chance since Fabio will have to win the race , while I can afford even only 14th place , I want to approach the race as if it were a normal race weekend and do my best as always .” The 2022 MotoGP Championship wraps up at Spain ’ s Gran Premio Motul de la Comunitat Valenciana on November 6 .
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