Spain's Alex Marquez claimed a memorable maiden MotoGP victory in winning the Spanish Grand Prix on Sunday to take the lead in the overall standings.The 29-year-old Ducati-Gresini rider came home clear of 2021 world champion Fabio Quartararo on a Yamaha -- his first podium in a year-and-a-half -- with Francesco Bagnaia third on a Ducati.

Alex Marquez scored a maiden MotoGP victory at the Spanish Grand Prix to take the championship lead after Marc Marquez crashed early on. Making his debut in 2020 at Jerez as a factory Honda rider, Alex Marquez finally broke his duck five years later in front of a capacity crowd at the Andalucian venue.

Ducati's Marc Marquez maintained his perfect record in sprints this season with victory at the Spanish Grand Prix on Saturday after Yamaha's surprise polesitter Fabio Quartararo crashed on lap two.