Grand Prix Malaysia Sprint race result - Francesco Bagnaia cruises to Grand Prix Malaysia Sprint race victory, Alex Marquez claims second

There's just half an hour to go until the start of the Sprint in Malaysia, so get ready for some exciting racing around the twists and turns of the Sepang circuit.

It was an impressive qualifying for Ducati's Francesco Bagnaia, following a difficult weekend in Australia where he finished 19th in the Grand Prix.

The Italian rider had to fight his way through Q1 before putting himself top of the timesheets.

It wasn't such a good day for Aprilia, as Marco Bezzecchi lines up in 14th, and Lorenzo Savadori, filling in for the injured Jorge Martin, is in 21st.

You may have noticed there are some big names absent from the starting grid here in Malaysia, including the 2025 MotoGP champion, Marc Marquez, who is out with an injury.

In his exclusive TNT Sports Column, Neil Hodgson explains why he believes that Marc Marquez's injury could hamper his preparations for the 2026 season with Ducati Lenovo and give the rest of the pack a chance for the world title.

He also reflects on an incredible end to the World Superbikes season, and suggests Nicolo Bulega may pass up the chance to race in MotoGP in the coming weeks.

1. Francesco Bagnaia

2. Alex Marquez

3. Franco Morbidelli

4. Fabio Quartararo

5. Pedro Acosta

6. Fermin Aldeguer

7. Joan Mir

8. Fabio Di Giannantonio

9. Johann Zarco

10. Alex Rins

11. Jack Miller

12. Pol Espargaro

13. Luca Marini

14. Marco Bezzecchi

15. Raul Fernandez

16. Miguel Oliveira

17. Ai Ogura

18. Brad Binder

19. Enea Bastianini

20. Somkiat Chantra

21. Lorenzo Savadori

22. Michele Pirro

23. Augusto Fernandez

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Francesco Bagnaia starts on pole, while Alex Marquez and Franco Morbidelli complete the front row.