Behind Marquez was Enea Bastianini (Gresini Racing MotoGP™), who remains a mathematical chance for the title, in fourth on a 1:59.875, from Joan Mir (Team Suzuki Ecstar), Martin, and Quartararo, who was fastest of those not to switch to new Michelin tyres at the end. Rounding out the top 10 were Fabio Di Giannantonio (Gresini Racing MotoGP™), Luca Marini (Mooney VR46 Racing Team), and Marco Bezzecchi (Mooney VR46 Racing Team). The latter bounced back from an early crash to set a personal-best 2:00.767, while 11th went to Bagnaia on a 2:00.770. Aleix Espargaro crashed at Turn 8 on his second-run out lap and saw very little action once his second RS-GP seemed to display some sort of alarm, while Darryn Binder (WithU Yamaha RNF MotoGP™ Team) walked away from a spill with just over 15 minutes to go – the South African would be classified 22nd.
