Italy’s Marco Bezzecchi won the opening race of the MotoGP season with a flawless performance in Thailand, as defending champion Marc Marquez retired late on.
Aprilia rider Bezzecchi started on pole and never looked back as he stormed into a massive lead before sealing victory by more than five seconds.
KTM’s Spanish rider Pedro Acosta followed up Saturday’s sprint race victory by coming second, while compatriot Raul Fernandez of Trackhouse finished third.
Bezzecchi’s victory came after he crashed out of the sprint race on the second lap.
“Yesterday was a small mistake with a big consequence, so it was important today to try to bounce back,” said Bezzecchi.
“My pace was good with the medium [rear tyre], we worked super well all…