Marc Marquez in seventh heaven as he continues MotoGP domination

Marc Marquez won a thrilling four-way duel at Sunday’s Catalonia grand prix to make it seven victories in as many races in his campaign to defend his MotoGP title.

Marquez overtook Yamaha pair Valentino Rossi and Jorge Lorenzo before surviving a brush with Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa on the last lap to claim a 13th career win in the top class that featured constant jousting among the four riders.

“I said it was all or nothing and I risked 100 per cent,” said Marquez. “We gave them a good show.”

The 21-year-old Marquez increased his season points total to 175. Rossi remained second with 117 ahead of Pedrosa with 112.

Rossi crossed second followed by Pedrosa who was fortunate not to crash after his front wheel touched Marquez’ rear tire near the end.

“On the last lap we almost hit each other two or three times, well, we did once and I almost went down,” said Pedrosa. “But I am very happy because I was able to fight with Marc until the finish.”