# Martin edges Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole

> Martin beats Marquez by 0.015s for Austrian MotoGP pole.
- Title: Martin edges Marquez for Austrian MotoGP pole · Malay Mail
- Summary: Martin beats Marquez by 0.015s for Austrian MotoGP pole. Jorge Martin claims pole position for Austrian Grand Prix, narrowly beating title rival Marc Marquez…
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- Source: Malay Mail — https://malaymail.com/news/sports/2026/09/19/martin-edges-title-rival-marquez-for-austrian-motogp-pole/235807
- Published: 2026-09-19T19:20:14+00:00
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## Pole position secured
Jorge Martin claimed pole position for the Austrian Grand Prix, narrowly beating Marc Marquez by 0.015 seconds.
## Martin's qualifying performance
Martin secured his third pole of the season, beating Marquez by just 0.015 seconds in a closely fought qualifying session.
## Martin's comments
Martin said, 'I was pushing like hell. I felt quite OK during the weekend, we did small steps from yesterday to today. We are prepared for the race now.'

> I was pushing like hell," Aprilia rider Martin told TNT Sports.
## Marquez's reaction
Marquez acknowledged Martin's superior performance in qualifying but remains a strong title contender with five wins in seven races.

> He was faster. The front row was the main target today," said Ducati star Marquez.
## Front row lineup
Pedro Acosta completed the front row, with Marco Bezzecchi starting fourth and Alex Marquez qualifying sixth despite a late crash.
## Championship standings
Martin and Marquez share the top spot in the championship standings with 274 points, though Marquez has more race wins.
## Key takeaway

Jorge Martin claims pole position for Austrian Grand Prix, narrowly beating title rival Marc Marquez by 0.015 seconds.