Marc Márquez took his nineteenth victory on the Sachsenring, overtaking Jorge Martin to take the highest spot on the checklist of all-time MotoGP dash winners.
Marquez has tied Martin for probably the most dash wins with 18 since his final win at Balaton Park on Saturday.
Marc Marquez, Jorge Martin, Pecco Bagnaia, Barcelona 2024.
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Eleven riders have gained the MotoGP dash because the introduction of a half-distance race on the Saturday afternoon of every Grand Prix weekend from the start of 2023.
Since then, three riders have stood head and shoulders above the remaining: Jorge Martin, Marc Marquez and Francesco Bagnaia.
Bagnaia turned world champion in 2023, Martin in 2024 and Marquez in 2025.
Pedro Acosta, 2026 Thailand MotoGP Dash.
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Pink Bull KTM’s Pedro Acosta (Buriram) adopted by Fernandes (Mugello) took their first victory in a dash race this season.
Sprints don’t rely as official Grand Prix wins, however are awarded “half factors”. 12 factors can be deducted for a win, 9 factors for second place, 7 factors for third place, and 1 level for ninth place.
MotoGP dash winners checklist | |||
| place | rider | dash victory | latest dash wins |
| 1 | Marc Marquez | 19 | 2026 Sachsenring |
| 2 | Jorge Martin | 18 | 2026 Le Mans |
| 3 | Francesco Bagnaia | 14 | 2026 Brno |
| 4 | Alex Marquez | 6 | 2026 Catalonia |
| 5 | Marco Bezzecchi | 4 | 2025 Phillip Island |
| =6 | blood binder | 2 | Jerez 2023 |
| =6 | maverick vinales | 2 | 2024 Kota |
| =6 | Aleix Espargaro | 2 | 2024 Catalonia |
| =6 | Enea Bastianini | 2 | 2024 Buriram |
| =6 | Raul Fernandez | 2 | 2026 Assen |
| 11 | Pedro Acosta | 1 | 2026 Buriram |
