Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP) made Pecco and Ducati sweat to finish a close second, as a fabulous effort from reigning World Champion Fabio Quartararo (Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP) saw the Frenchman claim P3 to take his title defence to the wire
The eight-time World Champion Marc Marquez becomes just the fourth rider to achieve 100 podium finishes in the premier class, joining Valentino Rossi, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa in an exclusive club.
In the World Championship, Bagnaia now leads by 14 points over Quartararo, with Aleix Espargaro another 13 back and Bastianini also still in contention at 42 points off the pace.
Leading the way in Free Practice 3 with a blisteringly quick lap to put him 0.130s ahead of the pack, Honda's Marc Marquez started Saturday in supreme style.
Prima Pramac Racing rider Jorge Lorenzo broke all time lap record which dates all the way back to 2013 when he set a 1:27.767 on his Ducati Desmosedici.
The final three races of the year are now underway and the Honda Team arrive back in Australia looking to end the season with a strong push. Phillip Island is known for producing incredible close racing and both Marc Marquez and Pol Espargaro will be looking to draw on past Australian succes
What had looked set to be a straightforward race day in Thailand was interrupted by a torrential downpour during the Moto2 race, leaving the Chang International Circuit soaking wet. Subsequent on and off showers saw the premier class race delayed by almost a full hour as race organizers wait
There is everything to play for in the World Championship after a thrilling Thailand GP at a wet Buriram. Miguel Oliveira of Red Bull KTM Factory Racing was crowned the winner.
A small moment in the last corner during Free Practice 3 saw Marc Marquez miss a spot in the combined top ten and a direct ticket to Q2 by only 0.007s. Pol Espargaro endured a frustrating and disappointing day in Thailand, unable to make the improvements he needed to challenge for a Q2 spot.
A first-ever premier class pole and an All Time Lap Record for the VR46 rider. The Mooney VR46 Racing Team rider set a 1:29.671 with the chequered flag out to edge Prima Pramac Racing's Jorge Martin by just 0.021 seconds in Q2, while Francesco Bagnaia of Ducati Lenovo Team gave his title
As Moto GP continues to expand, the Indian Grand Prix marks an important milestone in the sport's mission to open the doors of motorcycle racing to all.