# Motorsport: Marc Marquez has won the Australian MotoGP sprint at Phillip Island, taking the lead in the world championship after title rival Jorge Martin crashed out. The Ducati rider and Martin traded the lead several times in an intense battle before Martin fell on lap eight while chasing victory. Marquez’s brother Alex finished second, with Fabio Di Giannantonio third. Martin was taken to the medical centre and has been ruled unfit for Sunday’s Grand Prix after suffering a fracture to his right wrist. Marquez now leads Martin by ten points.
Motorsport: Marquez wins Australian sprint as Martin crashes out