Ducati’s incredible run of six consecutive MotoGP pole positions was finally ended ꧙at Motegi as Marquez mastered the rain conditions.

Of course, Ducati didn’t go down without a fight as 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Johann Zarco managed to qualify second after coming through Q1, however, Q2 at🌜 Motegi was far from what was expected from the Italian manufacturer’s title contenders.

So with that said, who are tജhe five riders that shocked us?

Marc Marquez - 1st

There is no place to start other than Marquez꧋ as the Repsol Honda rider was sensational throughout🌼 Saturday.

After topping FP2 in the w🦩et, Marquez continued his impressive form by leading the majority of Q2.

At home in these types of conditions, Marquez being on pole is of no great surprise, however, the level 𒀰of performance and consistency he’s shown in both ꧒wet and dry conditions this weekend has been brilliant.

While Marquez’s time came under intense pressure from Zarco and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Brad Binder on multiple occasions, the Spaniard’s effort of 1ꦆ:55.214s held strong due to a very strong third and f♒ourth sector. 

Brad Binder - 3rd

On the front row for the fi🌜rst time in his MotoGP career, Binder delivered another superb performance in very tricky conditions.

Beginning to rival the likes of Marquez and 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Jack Miller for the title as ‘best wet-weather rider’ - that’s if he’s not already - the KTM rider managed to bump 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Maverick Vinales off the front row thanks to his final effort.

So♌ often a Sunday man, Binder has positioned himself perfectly for a podium challenge if not a victory at Mote𒁏gi. 

While team-mate Miguel Oliveira crashed trying to secure pole, Binder made the most of his opportun⛦ity.

Three MotoGP riders that suffered surprisingly poor qualifying se🐻ssions

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Fabio Quartararo - 9th

Although Quartararo is not the be𝓀st rider in wet conditions, the reigning world champion has made impressive♉ steps in such conditions in 2022. 

However, qualify🐲ing at Motegi was far from what was expected as Quartararo could only manage nin🍸th, while also being over 1.1 seconds off Marquez.

Quartararo, who has shown very good pace in dry conditions, was also more than half a second off title rival 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Aleix Espargaro who will line-up three 🎉places ahead of the Yamaha rider.

One consolation for the Frenchman is that he’s ahead of Ducati’s 168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Francesco Bagnaia.

Francesco Bagnaia - 12th

By 🥂far his worst performance since earlier in the season, Bagnaia was off the pace from the outset of Q2.

Often great and pulling out a lap when he needs to, Bagnaia had no answer for the riders aroun෴d him as he finished 2.2 seconds off pole. 

While all is not lost from 12th on the grid, Bagnaia is going to have to be very aggressive in Sunജday’s race if he’s to have any 🌞chance of fighting for a podium or better. 

Bagnaia, who showed frustrati♚on by shaking his head early on in the session, then slammed his fist against the tank of his bike following the checkered flag.&nbs♌p;

168澳洲幸运5官方开奖结果历史:Enea Bastianini - 15th 

In the form of his life a🍃t winning a brilliant last lap battle against Bagnaia in Aragon, qualifying at Motegi was one to forget for Bastianini as he failed to advance.

Although it took the Italian near💟ly the entire session to find the pace needed to challenge for a top two spot, the Gresini rider was then caught out for the second time this weekend at turn five.

After crashing late on in FP1, Bastiaꦑnini did the same at the end of Q1 as he again lost the front-end of his GP21 machine.