Marc Marquez has claimed his 100th victory across all classes with a commanding win at the Hungarian Grand Prix at Balaton Park, less than a month after undergoing surgery on his shoulder and foot.
The 33-year-old Spanish great beat KTM's Pedro Acosta to the chequered flag for his first win since the San Marino Grand Prix last year and his 74th in MotoGP.
The seven-times MotoGP champion's triumph on Sunday was particularly sweet as it also marked Ducati's 100th victory while his teammate Francesco Bagnaia finished third.
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"Super happy. Expensive win because after last year it changed everything," said Marquez, who had also won Saturday's sprint from pole position.
"But the sport is like this. From one day to the other, one can change everything. I learned this in 2020 after a season-ending crash."
It became a nightmare race for Aprilia when Jorge Martin lost his balance on the first lap at turn one and crashed into three riders, including his teammate and championship leader Marco Bezzecchi.
The crash also took out Gresini Racing's Fermin Aldeguer and Trackhouse rider Raul Fernandez, as three Aprilia bikes were taken out of contention.
Both Martin and Bezzecchi were taken to the medical centre, with Aprilia later confirming Martin had bruising on his back and right foot while Bezzecchi suffered contusions on his right leg and hand, though neither rider showed visible fractures.
Up front, the decisive moment came on lap 14 when Marquez made his move, only for Acosta to respond immediately, with the KTM rider even nudging aside his compatriot near the final turn, but Marquez was not to be denied.
Taking the lead at the chicane on the next lap, Marquez then streaked away, building a commanding advantage before cruising to victory as Acosta seemed to struggle with tyre wear.
In a moment of pure joy, he stood on his bike as he crossed the finish line, before celebrating with a red flag emblazoned with the number 100.
The milestone puts Marquez in exclusive company as only the third rider to reach a century of wins, joining fellow greats Giacomo Agostini (122) and Valentino Rossi (115).
"I want to say thanks to the people that believed in me - the doctors, the physios, a lot of hours at home working. The prize was expensive but I'm happy to make another comeback."
