Majestic Marquez wins Italian GP for perfect six

Marc Marquez is hoisted by his Honda Repsol team members after winning the Italian MotoGP Grand Prix at Mugello on Sunday for his sixth straight victory this year. - AFP

MUGELLO, Italy, June 01, 2014 (AFP) - Spanish world champion Marc Marquez made it six wins from six races this season after claiming victory in the Italian MotoGP in thrilling style at Mugello on Sunday.

The 21-year-old Honda rider, who has also recorded six successive pole positions this season, edged out compatriot and two-time world champion Jorge Lorenzo on a Yamaha after an engrossing duel for over half the race.