MotoGP of Japan 2013 Results: Reaction, Stats, Standings, Post-Race Analysis

Jorge Lorenzo kept his championship chances alive after winning the Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi. The Yamaha rider took full advantage of his pole position and led the race from start to finish. Lorenzo, who is looking to pick up his third title in the Moto GP format, finished ahead of championship leader Marc Marquez and his Honda teammate Dani Pedrosa. Subsequently, Marquez now finds himself 13 points clear atop of the overall standings, with 25 points on offer once again in the last round at Valencia. World Championship Standings: Marc Marquez (SPA) 318 Jorge Lorenzo (SPA) 305 Dani Pedrosa (SPA) 280 Valentino Rossi (ITA) 224 Cal Crutchlow (GB) 188 Today’s result means the title fight will be a straight shoot-out between...

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