Lorenzo finds success at MotoGP opener in Qatar

epa05223326 Spanish MotoGP rider Jorge Lorenzo of the Movistar Yamaha MotoGP team celebrates with team after winning the MotoGP race of the Motorcycling Grand Prix of Qatar at al Losail International Circuit in Doha, Qatar, 20 March 2016. EPA/STR

DOHA: Defending MotoGP world champion Jorge Lorenzo began his campaign for a fourth title by claiming victory in the season-opening Qatar Grand Prix.

The 28-year-old Spaniard, who started on pole, won the flood-lit race in the Gulf for a third time on Sunday, with Andrea Dovizioso on a Ducati taking second, 2.019 seconds behind, and Marc Marquez on a Honda in third, 2.287 seconds off the pace.