Marquez: Japanese GP first MotoGP race where “I didn’t feel pain"

The Honda rider started from pole for the first time in three years at Motegi after topping a wet qualifying, but downplayed his chances of fighting for the podium.

Dropping to fifth in the early stages, Marquez recovered to pass KTM’s Miguel Oliveira with three laps to go to finish fourth – equalling his best result of the season.