CHESTE, Spain -- Marc Marquez cemented his status as the top rider in motorbike racing on Sunday after the Spaniard won his fourth MotoGP world title on the final race of the season.
Marquez was assured he would retain the crown with six laps remaining of the Valencia Grand Prix when challenger Andrea Dovizioso crashed out of the race.
Marquez only needed to finish in 11th place or better to seal the title. Starting from pole, the Spaniard steered his Honda to a third-place finish behind race winner Dani Pedrosa.
Dovizioso was the sole rider who could challenge Marquez.