Unforgettable Jerez: Marc Marquez calls 2020 one of his best despite not finishing

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Marc Marquez has delivered some unforgettable rides on his way to 73 MotoGP wins, but the Spaniard believes that some of his most impressive performances came in races where he didn’t finish on top.

The 19th of July 2020 marks one of the key moments in Marc Marquez’s MotoGP career.

While defending his sixth premier class title, Marquez suffered a major crash at turn three, just four laps from the chequered flag.

This would lead to a three-year injury struggle, keeping him out for a total of 30 races as he dealt with multiple comebacks and surgery setbacks.

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Marc Marquez reflects on his most memorable MotoGP performances

During a guest appearance on the Tengo un Plan podcast, Marquez was asked to reflect on some of the standout moments from his 14 years in MotoGP.

Marquez pointed to two races: the 2018 Argentine Grand Prix and the 2020 Spanish Grand Prix. That second race was also where he had that brutal crash which kept him out for the entire season and nearly ended his career for good.

“2019 was a very good year, but there are races I haven’t won that have been my best races,” said the seven-time world champion. “Races where I felt better, I mean. One is Argentina 2018, and the other is Jerez 2020, when I got injured.”

When it was suggested that he looked like he belonged in a video game during those rides, Marquez replied, “Absolutely. Jerez 2020 is one of my best races in terms of riding. And Argentina 2018 if I’m not mistaken, I was penalised.

“I did a ride-through so it’s one of my best grand prix races in terms of driving too.”