After Sepang Race, Marquez Brothers Dominate Final 2025 MotoGP Standings

Monday, 27 October 2025 | 07:00

Author: Arif S

Alex Marques finished as runner-up in the final standings of the 2025 MotoGP after the Malaysian GP at the Sepang International Circuit.
Source: Antara/Handout-Gresini Racing)

Summary

1. Alex Marquez secured victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix by overtaking Pedro Acosta and Francesco Bagnaia early on, then maintained an unchallenged lead until the finish.

2. This Sepang win marked Marquez's third triumph of the 2025 season, cementing his position as the MotoGP championship runner-up.

3. The result highlights Marquez's exceptional consistency and BK8 Gresini Racing's emergence as a competitive independent team, with both its riders finishing in the championship's top 10.

BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP rider Alex Marquez delivered an outstanding performance by securing victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix at the Sepang International Circuit on Sunday, October 26, 2025. This brilliant win solidifies his position as the 2025 MotoGP runner-up, right behind the world champion and his older brother, Marc Marquez.

The race heated up as soon as the lights went out. Francesco Bagnaia from the Ducati Lenovo Team initially surged to the front, followed closely by Pedro Acosta from Red Bull KTM Factory Racing and Alex Marquez.

However, Alex began showing aggression midway through the first lap when he overtook Acosta, then continued his maneuver by conquering Bagnaia on the second lap.

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Once in the lead, Alex was unstoppable until the finish line. Meanwhile, Bagnaia, facing technical issues, was forced to retire early.

With stability and no significant pressure, Alex Marquez completed the race in first place, followed by Pedro Acosta in second and Joan Mir from Honda HRC Castrol in third.

Alex Marquez's Third Victory

Photo.Alex Marquez at Mandalika Circuit.
Source: Antara Foto/Ahmad Subaidi

The win in Sepang marks Alex Marquez's third victory this season, further strengthening his grip on second place in the 2025 MotoGP final standings with 413 points.

He had already secured the 2025 MotoGP runner-up position since the sprint race the previous day, but the full victory in Malaysia further cemented his dominance behind the world champion, Marc Marquez.

Meanwhile, Marco Bezzecchi from Aprilia Racing rose to third place with 291 points, overtaking Bagnaia who dropped to fourth after failing to finish. Pedro Acosta closed out the top five with 260 points.

For Alex Marquez, the result in Malaysia is proof of his consistency throughout the season. The Spanish rider demonstrated exceptional ability in maintaining rhythm and managing pressure amid intense competition.

Marc Marquez Remains Unreachable

On the other hand, Marc Marquez from Ducati Lenovo Team remains the 2025 MotoGP world champion with a total of 545 points, far ahead of Alex. Nevertheless, the Marquez brothers duo has been a highlight this season, both displaying dominance across various rounds.

Alex's victory also underscores the resurgence of the BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP team, now a new force among the independent teams. The stable performances of its riders, Alex Marquez and Fermin Aldeguer, have made the team increasingly respected on the track.

2025 MotoGP Standings After Malaysian GP

1. Marc Marquez (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 545 points
2. Alex Marquez (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) – 413
3. Marco Bezzecchi (Aprilia Racing) – 291
4. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 286
5. Pedro Acosta (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) – 260
6. Franco Morbidelli (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) – 227
7. Fabio Di Giannantonio (Pertamina Enduro VR46 Racing Team) – 226
8. Fermin Aldeguer (BK8 Gresini Racing MotoGP) – 186
9. Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) – 182
10.Raul Fernandez (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – 146
11.Johann Zarco (Castrol Honda LCR) – 134
12.Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM Factory Racing) – 133
13.Luca Marini (Honda HRC Castrol) – 128
14.Enea Bastianini (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 106
15.Joan Mir (Honda HRC Castrol) – 93
16.Ai Ogura (Trackhouse MotoGP Team) – 79
17.Maverick Viñales (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 72
18.Jack Miller (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) – 68
19.Alex Rins (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP Team) – 63
20.Miguel Oliveira (Prima Pramac Yamaha MotoGP) – 36
21.Jorge Martin (Aprilia Racing) – 34
22.Pol Espargaro (Red Bull KTM Tech3) – 23
23.Takaaki Nakagami (Honda HRC Test Team) – 10
24.Lorenzo Savadori (Aprilia Racing) – 8
25.Augusto Fernandez (Yamaha Factory Racing Team) – 8
26.Somkiat Chantra (Idemitsu Honda LCR) – 7
27.Aleix Espargaro (Honda HRC Test Team) – 0
28.Michele Pirro (Ducati Lenovo Team) – 0

Gresini's Momentum and Hopes for Next Season

This victory confirms that Alex Marquez is not merely his brother's shadow, but a rider with genuine championship potential. He has shown maturity, patience, and tactical prowess – traits that have elevated his level over the past two seasons.

With this foundation, Alex and Gresini Racing now look towards the 2026 season with high optimism. The rivalry between Marc and Alex Marquez is also predicted to once again color the main stage of MotoGP in the coming year.