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and the second lap in 11th.
Teammate Andrea Dovizioso by
contrast was up to fifth from 13th
on the grid, Bradley Smith his
last victim.
Maverick Vinales (Ecstar
Suzuki) also lost out badly from
the front row, finishing lap one
in 11th.
Jack Miller (EG-VDS Honda)
was one of three not to make it
through the corner, skittled by
Alvaro Bautista (Aprilia) and Loris
Baz (Avintia Ducati).
The Yamahas soon put a small
but discernible gap on a deter-
mined Marquez, who was soon
joined by Dovizioso, as Espar-
garo dropped back. Rossi was
pushing and probing, mainly into
the first corner, getting ahead
but running wide at the start of
lap two. Lorenzo was steadfast.
Anyway, there was still time for a
more determined attack later in
the race—until his bike slowed,
(Above) He was
happy with a
podium, but
Iannone knows
he had the pace
and bike to win.
(Left) lannone
(29) and Dovi
fought hard as
always, Iannone
charging
through the
pack after a
terrible start.
