MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA – Alex Marquez is riding a wave of confidence after a gritty fourth-place finish at the 2025 Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island. Despite dropping from second in the closing laps, the Gresini Ducati rider expressed satisfaction, saying he’s “at peace with myself” after giving his all. The 29-year-old Spaniard’s bold strategy of pushing hard throughout the race, dubbed “playing a joker,” saw his rear tire fade, but he still outpaced his Sprint result, finishing two spots higher.
With the championship already secured by his elder brother Marc Marquez in Motegi, Alex now holds second place in the standings with 379 points—166 behind Marc but a comfortable 97 ahead of Marco Bezzecchi. The upcoming Malaysian MotoGP at Sepang, scheduled for next weekend, presents Alex with a golden opportunity to lock in the runner-up spot. With 111 points still up for grabs and three rounds remaining, his lead makes a rival comeback highly unlikely.
Alex’s performance in Australia highlighted his determination, even as Francesco Bagnaia’s crash dropped the Italian to fourth, tightening the battle for the podium spots. Reflecting on the race, Alex said, “I enjoyed it. That’s the most important thing.” His focus now shifts to Sepang, a track he loves, where he aims to seal his position with no added pressure. “We’ll start from zero and do our job,” he added confidently.
The Marquez brothers are on the cusp of making history as the first siblings to achieve a 1-2 finish in the MotoGP premier class championship. Marc’s title defence, despite recent injury setbacks including surgery for a collarbone ligament issue, has paved the way, while Alex’s consistent season—bolstered by podiums like the Qatar sprint—has kept him in contention. Fans Down Under are already buzzing about this potential family milestone.
Meanwhile, teammate Fermin Aldeguer faced disappointment at Phillip Island, retiring from seventh due to a technical glitch. The Mandalika winner lamented the lost chance to challenge the frontrunners but remained optimistic for Sepang, where he proved his speed. As the MotoGP circus heads to Malaysia, all eyes will be on Alex Marquez to cap off a remarkable season with a historic runner-up crown.
