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Local favorite also suffered heartbreak at the corner recently named in his honor. While running in the top five, he was taken out by a mistake from Alex Márquez , who later received a long-lap penalty for the incident. Key Results & Milestones Island rewind: Rins wins 2022 race for the ages

The at Phillip Island is widely considered one of the most thrilling races of the decade. This 18th round of the 2022 MotoGP season saw a historic victory for Alex Rins and the Suzuki factory team, marking a major turning point in the world championship race. The Race of a Thousand Overtakes MOTOGP_2022-18_AUSTRALIE_COURSE.mp4

Starting from 10th on the grid, (Suzuki Ecstar) systematically moved through the field, reaching the lead group by the mid-point of the 27-lap race. The final laps featured a frantic seven-rider "conga line" battle, with positions swapping at almost every corner. Local favorite also suffered heartbreak at the corner

The weekend was a catastrophe for reigning champion . After an early error at Turn 4 (Miller Corner) dropped him to 22nd, he crashed out entirely on lap 11 while attempting a desperate comeback. This "zero-point" finish allowed Bagnaia to overturn a massive seasonal deficit and leave Australia with a 14-point lead in the standings. This 18th round of the 2022 MotoGP season

On the final lap, Rins dove under at Turn 2 to take the lead. Marc Márquez followed him through, securing his 100th premier class podium in second place, just 0.186 seconds behind the winner. Bagnaia crossed the line in third, a strategic finish that vaulted him into the championship lead. Title Hopes and Heartbreak