Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) topped the Valencia Grand Prix as the Italian claimed his second consecutive MotoGP world title.

Francesco BagnaiaPhoto: JAVIER SORIANO / AFP / Profimedia

Spain’s Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing), Banya’s rival in the general classification, crashed and retired from the start of the race at the Ricardo Tormo circuit on lap six.

Fabio di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing) and Johann Zarco (Pramac Racing) completed the podium on Sunday.

Valencia Community MotoGP MP – final rating

MotoGP, final ranking of riders in 2023

1. Francesco Bagnaia (Ducati Lenovo) 467 points

2. Jorge Martin (Pramac Racing) 428

3. Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46) 329

4. Brad Binder (Red Bull KTM) 290

5. Johann Zarko (Pramac Racing) 221

6. Aleix Espargaro (Aprilia) 206

7. Maverick Viñales (Aprilia) 204

8. Luca Marini (Mooney VR46) 201

9. Alex Marquez (Gresini Racing) 177

10. Fabio Quartararo (Yamaha) 172 etc.