Marquez Wins, Baker Third In Superprestigio

Tom Roderick
by Tom Roderick

2016 MotoGP World Champion Marc Marquez won the Superprestigio this weekend over second-place finisher Toni Elias, and last year’s defending champion, Brad Baker. With a defeat in 2013, a win in 2014 and another loss last year, Marquez was hungry to reclaim the crown. Number 93 escaped the melee early in the Superfinal and kept his head down as Toni Elias gave chase – with Baker suffering slightly a little further back. With Elias and Baker unable to catch him, Marquez took the flag for his second Superprestigio win.

“I’m really happy because last year I was so close and this year I got it,” says Marquez. “I know what I did wrong in 2015 so I tried not to do it again. The pace was really good, maybe the best year, and that’s also why my team has arrived here and almost treated it like a GP! I hope everyone has enjoyed the party!”

Tom Roderick
Tom Roderick

A former Motorcycle.com staffer who has gone on to greener pastures, Tom Roderick still can't get the motorcycle bug out of his system. And honestly, we still miss having him around. Tom is now a regular freelance writer and tester for Motorcycle.com when his schedule allows, and his experience, riding ability, writing talent, and quick wit are still a joy to have – even if we don't get to experience it as much as we used to.

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  • Douglas Douglas on Dec 20, 2016

    Goes to show that a good rider is a good rider, no matter the bike, the venue or the competition.

  • Old MOron Old MOron on Dec 20, 2016

    I don't know, T-rod. If you want this article to really blow up, you need to allot riders into different tranches. Probably need to poke some fun at Cal Crutchlow, too. Oh heck, just get Brucey to write it!

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