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Pedro Acosta won the Malaysian Grand Prix sprint at the Sepang International Circuit, with KTM teammate Acosta finishing second and Aprilia's Marco Bezzecchi third. The race was marked by intermittent rain, which led to strategic decisions among the riders. Ducati's Marc Marquez, who finished second, opted for a conservative approach to avoid risks in the wet conditions. Jorge Martin, who suffered a fractured wrist, withdrew from the event, extending Marquez's championship lead to 19 points.
The 10-lap sprint saw several lead changes, with Alex Marquez initially leading before crashing out on lap three. Ai Ogura took the lead but was overtaken by Acosta and Marquez in the final laps. The race concluded just before a full rain shower, with riders managing the mixed conditions effectively.
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