Monster Yamaha satellite Tech3 rider Johann Zarco has admitted his number one priority for the rest of the season is to win top independent MotoGP rider after securing third place in the Malaysian MotoGP at the Sepang International Circuit. The Frenchman, promoted to pole position following Marc Marquez’ penalty, got a good start and was away with both Marquez and Valentino Rossi. Unfortunately for Zarco, he started to fade in the closing stages, and despite being overtaken by Alex Rins on the final lap, Rossi’s crash gave Zarco his first podium since Jerez. “From the beginning of the race, staying close was the key for the podium,” explained Zarco who will be joining the KTM...
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