Motorcycling-Quartararo bolts to victory in Portugal, Marquez seventh on return


MotoGP - Portuguese Grand Prix - Algarve International Circuit, Portimao, Portugal - April 18, 2021 Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP's Fabio Quartararo sprays champagne as he celebrates on the podium after winning the race REUTERS/Pedro Nunes

(Reuters) -Yamaha's Fabio Quartararo claimed a second consecutive MotoGP victory after leading almost from start to finish at the Portuguese Grand Prix on Sunday as six-times world champion Marc Marquez finished seventh in his first race in nine months.

The result ensured Quartararo, who also won in Doha two weeks ago, opened up a 15 points lead at the top of the championship standings after three rounds.

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