Phillip Island race winner Marc Marquez admitted he didn't expect to overhaul Jorge Lorenzo in the final stages of the Grand Prix for his first MotoGP victory at the track. Marquez went from third to first on the final lap, making up eight tenths on Lorenzo and eventually stealing the lead at MG corner. He had led the race for three laps earlier on, but was down as low as fourth place with just two laps to go, embroiled in battle with Andrea Iannone and Valentino Rossi. "During the race, the temperature was quite high," the Spaniard explained. "When I pushed, it was difficult to keep a rhythm because the front tyre was moving a lot. "When Jorge opened the first gap, I...
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