Rins battles past Marquez to seal victory at Aragon GP

MotoGP - Aragon Grand Prix - Ciudad del Motor de Aragon, Alcaniz, Spain - October 18, 2020 Team Suzuki Ecstar's Alex Rins celebrates with the trophy on the podium after winning the race REUTERS/Albert Gea TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY

(Reuters) - Suzuki's Alex Rins held off a spirited challenge from Repsol Honda rookie Alex Marquez to claim his first victory of the season at the Aragon Grand Prix in Spain on Sunday.

Rins' team mate Joan Mir finished third to take a six-point lead at the top of the championship ahead of Fabio Quartararo, who started at the top of the grid but finished a disappointing 18th for Petronas Yamaha.