Alex Marquez claims pole position at MotoGP Malaysian Grand Prix
2 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 31, 2026, 3:47 AM
Last updated Oct 31, 2026
Alex Marquez secured pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix at Sepang, narrowly outperforming his brother Marc Marquez by 0.070 seconds during Q2. Despite Marc being the fastest during Friday's session, Alex's timely lap led to the top spot in qualifying. Pedro Acosta finished behind the brothers, contributing to Ducati's strong showing. The race is set to take place later today as competitors prepare for the main event.
- •Alex Marquez takes pole by 0.070 seconds over Marc Marquez
- •Marc had been fastest on Friday's practice
- •Pedro Acosta completes the front row
- •Ducati shows strong form in qualifying
- •Race scheduled later today at Sepang
- 3:47 AMAutosport — MotoGP Malaysian GP: Alex Marquez beats Marc Marquez to pole; Martin out
- 3:46 AMMotorsport.com — MotoGP Malaysian GP: Alex Marquez claims pole from Marc Marquez; Jorge Martin out
"Alex Marquez edged out his elder brother Marc Marquez to claim pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Ducati dominated Saturday morning’s qualifying at Sepang. While reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had been the fastest rider at Sepang on Friday, Gresini’s Alex Marquez went quicker when it mattered, beating him to the top spot in Q2 by just 0.070s. Pedro Acosta completed ...Keep reading
"Alex Marquez edged out his elder brother Marc Marquez to claim pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Ducati dominated Saturday morning’s qualifying at Sepang. While reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had been the fastest rider at Sepang on Friday, Gresini’s Alex Marquez went quicker when it mattered, beating him to the top spot in Q2 by just 0.070s. Pedro Acosta completed ...Keep reading
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External links- AutosportOct 31, 2026, 3:47 AMMotoGP Malaysian GP: Alex Marquez beats Marc Marquez to pole; Martin out
Alex Marquez edged out his elder brother Marc Marquez to claim pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Ducati dominated Saturday morning’s qualifying at Sepang. While reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had been the fastest rider at Sepang on Friday, Gresini’s Alex Marquez went quicker when it mattered, beating him to the top spot in Q2 by just 0.070s. Pedro Acosta completed ...Keep reading
- Motorsport.comOct 31, 2026, 3:46 AMMotoGP Malaysian GP: Alex Marquez claims pole from Marc Marquez; Jorge Martin out
Alex Marquez edged out his elder brother Marc Marquez to claim pole position for the Malaysian Grand Prix, as Ducati dominated Saturday morning’s qualifying at Sepang. While reigning MotoGP champion Marc Marquez had been the fastest rider at Sepang on Friday, Gresini’s Alex Marquez went quicker when it mattered, beating him to the top spot in Q2 by just 0.070s. Pedro Acosta completed ...Keep reading
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