The Moto2 category delivered another decisive performance as Pedro Acosta riding a Kalex clinched his seventh victory of the season. The triumph solidifies his position at the top of the intermediate class, widening the gap over rivals and keeping the spotlight on the young Spaniard as he pushes toward another world title. Behind him, a strong Spanish delegation continued to press for a perfect podium, led by Aron Canet and Fermin Aldeguer, who rode Kalex and Boscoscuro machinery, respectively.
With momentum already leaning in his favor, Acosta took a commanding step toward a second world championship. The distance to the second-placed rider remains substantial, as Italian Tony Arbolino sits comfortably in second, his Kalex machine securing a sixth-place finish on this Sunday’s race. The day underlined Acosta’s consistency and ability to translate pole position into a sustained lead, a formula that has become a hallmark of his season.
The race at the Mazarrón circuit unfolded with a fast start that set the tone for the afternoon. The Murcia native launched from fourth on the grid and surged into the lead early, eclipsing Canet who had started from pole. Arbolino did not waste the moment, climbing from tenth to an assertive third, while Aldeguer closed in on the Italian, trading positions and reshuffling the order as the laps unfolded. Manu González on a Kalex and the British rider Jake Dixon, also piloting a Kalex, were part of the mid-pack fight that kept the action lively through the middle stages of the race.
As the halfway point arrived, Canet remained within striking distance of Acosta, but the eventual race winner managed to stretch his advantage. Aldeguer solidified his stance on the podium with a steady drive that ensured Spain would claim two of the top three positions, further underscoring the country’s strength in this category. The crowd watched a tight contest for the fourth and fifth places as the battle for the last direct ticket to a high finish heated up, with several riders exchanging places in rapid succession.
The race weekend highlighted the depth of Spanish talent in Moto2, a trend that continues to shape the speaking points ahead of the championship run-in. Canet kept pace with Acosta for a significant portion of the race, but the momentum shifted in the second half as the leader found an extra gear and pulled clear, leaving Canet to settle for a strong runner-up position. Aldeguer’s performance confirmed his standing among the sport’s most promising young riders, completing the trio that has dominated the event this season.
As the final laps approached, the field narrowed further with memorable moves and cautious retirements shaping the final classification. Mandalika International Circuit provided a challenging backdrop, and the riders responded with a mixture of precision and aggression that fans have come to expect from the Moto2 class. The day concluded with Acosta earning the win, Canet securing second place, and Aldeguer grabbing a podium finish that reinforced his status as a consistent challenger in the title chase.
In the closing positions, Manu González claimed a spot inside the top five, while Sergio Garcia Dols finished eighth and Albert Arenas ended in fifteenth. The championship battle continued to claim impact across the standings, with several other riders reporting points losses as the season moves toward its decisive phases. Among those who posted results, Marcos Ramírez, Alex Escrig, Jeremy Alcoba, Izan Guevara, and Alonso López each endured varying wrist of misfortune and narrow margins, illustrating just how competitive the field remains at this stage of the campaign.