Valentino Rossi wins Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island . The Italian rider won the race by a margin of just over two seconds from his nearest rival Marc Marquez and took victory in front of an ecstatic home crowd. Spain 's Marquez , who wrapped up a second straight title in Japan last weekend , was looking set for his 12th win of the season . Champion Marc Marquez goes off while leading . Rossi was securing his 82nd win at motorcycling 's highest level .
Valentino Rossi wins Australian MotoGP at Phillip Island . The Italian rider won the race by a margin of just over two seconds from his nearest rival Marc Marquez and took victory in front of an ecstatic home crowd. Champion Marc Marquez goes off while leading . Rossi was securing his 82nd win at motorcycling 's highest level .