Marquez relinquishes victory in the race's final stretch.

In a nail-biting finish at the MotoGP Sprint race held at Misano, Marc Marquez of Ducati Lenovo Team clinched a hard-fought victory, securing his first matchball for the world championship.

The race saw a competitive lineup, with teams such as Aprilia Racing (Marco Bezzecchi), VR46 Racing Team (Franco Morbidelli and Fabio Di Giannantonio), Gresini Racing Team (Alex Marquez), Red Bull KTM Factory Racing, and Trackhouse MotoGP Team all vying for the top spot.

Alex Marquez, starting from pole position, had a strong start and built a 1.1-second lead over his brother, Marc, by the seventh lap. However, a crash on the ninth lap saw him lose his lead, setting the stage for an exciting showdown.

Marc Marquez, undeterred, closed the gap with his brother, reducing it to half a second during the race. Meanwhile, Fabio Di Giannantonio completed the podium, overtaking Pedro Acosta during the race, and Enea Bastianini and Brad Binder were involved in a thrilling three-way battle with Acosta.

As the race reached its climax, Marc Marquez managed to overtake both Fabio Quartararo and Acosta by the end of the second lap. The battle for the top spot was intense, with Quartararo pushing Marquez all the way, but Marquez crossed the finish line 1.3 seconds ahead, securing a well-deserved victory.

The win extended Marquez's lead in the Rider's Championship to 188 points, further strengthening his position as a strong contender for the title. Unfortunately, Franco Morbidelli had a poor start and finished the race in 15th position, while Francesco Bagnaia finished in 14th, 14 seconds behind the leader.

The Sprint race also saw Ducati win the constructors' title, a testament to their dominance this season. However, the race was marred by incidents such as the collision between Fermin Aldeguer and Marco Bezzecchi, which saw both riders retire from the race, and Lorenzo Savadori's retirement due to technical problems.

As the MotoGP season continues, Marquez's performance at Misano has solidified his position as a formidable competitor, promising an exciting finish to the season.