Top 10 moments of MotoGP 2018

#8 First Grand Prix in Thailand

Chang International Circuit of Thailand hosted its first premier class race

Thailand hosted its first MotoGP race at Chang International circuit in Buriram. Chang circuit was the new induction in the MotoGP calendar this year. The Thailand GP witnessed a thrilling race as Marc Marquez piped Dovizioso in the last lap finish to win the race.

Repsol Honda's Marc Marquez, Factory Ducati's Andrea Dovizioso and Factory Yamaha rider Maverick Vinales rounded the top three places on the podium.

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#9 Marquez wins the championship at Motegi and equals the record of Mick Doohan

Marc Marquez won his 7th world championship

Marc Marquez defeated Dovizioso in a hard-fought battle at Twin Ring Motegi. The win at the Japanese GP ensured Marquez of his 7th world title overall and 5th title in MotoGP.

With this championship win, Marquez equaled Mick Doohan's tally of 5 titles. He is now only behind Valentino Rossi (7 titles) and Giacomo Agostini (8 titles) in the premier class.

Read here in detail: Marquez wins 7th world title

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#10 Dani Pedrosa retires from MotoGP

Dani Pedrosa retired after 13 years of Premier class racing

Spanish rider Dani Pedrosa brought down curtains over his career after the last race in Valencia. Pedrosa raced on Honda machinery since his arrival in 2001. He was the Repsol Honda rider in the premier class since 2006.

He has second-most career points after Valentino Rossi and holds the record for winning most races without winning a championship.