MotoGP 2026 Standings: Martin Leads Marquez by Two Points After Indonesia
The 2026 MotoGP standings are about as tight as a title fight gets. Jorge Martin leads Marc Marquez 355 to 353 after round 17 of 22 in Indonesia, and only five rounds remain. Marquez cut the gap to two points with a double win at Motegi, and Martin kept the lead by finishing on the podium at Mandalika while Marquez ended up sixth.
This guide gives you the current table, a short recap of the last two rounds, what each rider needs, and the dates that matter for the run-in. It is written for US fans, so the format is simple and every number comes from official or major motorsport sources.
MotoGP 2026 standings after round 17
| Pos | Rider | Team | Points |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jorge Martin | Aprilia Racing | 355 |
| 2 | Marc Marquez | Ducati Lenovo | 353 |
| 3 | Marco Bezzecchi | Aprilia Racing | 309 |
| 4 | Ai Ogura | Trackhouse Aprilia | 259 |
| 5 | Pedro Acosta | Red Bull KTM | 258 |
| 6 | Fabio Di Giannantonio | Pertamina VR46 Ducati | 245 |
| 7 | Raul Fernandez | Trackhouse Aprilia | 236 |
| 8 | Alex Marquez | BK8 Gresini Ducati | 172 |
| 9 | Francesco Bagnaia | Ducati Lenovo | 166 |
| 10 | Fermin Aldeguer | BK8 Gresini Ducati | 125 |
Points are from Crash.net’s standings after the Indonesian Grand Prix. Bezzecchi is third, 46 points behind Martin, so the title is a two rider fight on the numbers.
What happened at Motegi
Round 16 in Japan was Marquez’s weekend. He won both the sprint and the Grand Prix, took the lead from Martin before the finish and closed the points gap to two. Bezzecchi finished third in the Sunday race. Marquez is the defending champion and a seven time world champion, and he said afterward that he would attack at every remaining circuit.
The win mattered because he had lost ground in Austria the round before. Motegi put him back in the fight.
What happened at Mandalika
Round 17 in Indonesia went to Marco Bezzecchi, his first win since Mugello. Raul Fernandez was second for Trackhouse Aprilia and Martin was third, 6.890 seconds behind the winner. Marquez won the sprint on Saturday but finished sixth on Sunday, 10.778 seconds back.
Martin took 16 points and Marquez took 10 in the Grand Prix, so the lead stayed at two points. Aprilia machines, including the Trackhouse bikes, took the first four places in the Grand Prix, which shows how strong the RS-GP26 is.
How the MotoGP points system works
MotoGP awards points in two races each weekend. The Sunday Grand Prix pays 25 points for a win, 20 for second and 16 for third, down to one point for 15th place. The Saturday sprint pays points to the top nine finishers, with 12 for the winner. Because both races count, a rider can pick up points on Saturday even after a poor Sunday, which is why a two point gap can change hands quickly.
What each title contender needs
Martin has the lead and the form on Aprilia machinery. He has said he feels faster and faster and that the team now has a fix for each problem he finds. He does not need to win every race, but he must stay close to Marquez on Sundays.
Marquez has more titles and more experience in tight fights. He has been the stronger rider in sprints, with wins at Motegi and Mandalika. His task is to turn Saturday speed into Sunday wins, because the Grand Prix pays much more than the sprint.
Bezzecchi is a long shot at 46 points back, but he is the rider most likely to take points off both leaders when he wins, as he did in Indonesia.
The five rounds left
Based on the calendar MotoGP published in November 2025, the final five rounds are:
- Round 18, Australia at Phillip Island, October 23 to 25
- Round 19, Malaysia at Sepang, October 30 to November 1
- Round 20, Qatar at Lusail, November 6 to 8
- Round 21, Portugal at Portimao, November 20 to 22
- Round 22, Valencia at Cheste, November 27 to 29
The Qatar date was already adjusted once because of the situation in the Middle East, so check the official calendar before you plan to watch. Races start in the early morning or late night in the US, depending on the venue, so many fans watch replays.
Frequently asked questions
Who is leading the MotoGP 2026 standings?
Jorge Martin leads with 355 points. Marc Marquez is second with 353 after round 17 of 22.
How many races are left in MotoGP 2026?
Five Grand Prix weekends remain: Australia, Malaysia, Qatar, Portugal and Valencia.
Who won the MotoGP race in Indonesia?
Marco Bezzecchi won the 2026 Indonesian Grand Prix on an Aprilia. Raul Fernandez was second and Jorge Martin was third.
Who is the defending MotoGP champion?
Marc Marquez, who is a seven time world champion.
How do I follow the MotoGP standings?
The official MotoGP standings page updates after every sprint and Grand Prix. Our MotoGP section covers the series as the season ends, and if you also follow Formula 1, see our F1 standings guide and F1 points system explainer.
Sources and live standings
Numbers above are correct after round 17. For the latest points, check the official MotoGP standings, the Crash.net Mandalika standings and the official 2026 calendar.
Following four wheels too? Check the F1 standings and how to watch F1 in the US.
