WATCH: Nightmares continues for Pedro Acosta in Motegi as he crashes out without a point

Pedro Acosta’s promising weekend at the Japanese GP took a dramatic turn, transforming what could have been a milestone moment into another disappointment. The MotoGP rookie, who had been riding high after securing his first-ever pole position in the premier class, saw his dream unravel in a crash during the race at the Motegi circuit.

Starting strong from the front of the grid, the Red Bull GasGas Tech3 rider was in an excellent position, trailing only Ducati’s Francesco Bagnaia and looking poised to challenge for his first MotoGP victory. However, at Turn 14, Acosta lost control, crashing out of the battle for the lead.

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THE SHARK FALTERS AGAIN! 😱@37_pedroacosta has crashed out of 2nd at Turn 14 💥💥💥#JapaneseGP 🇯🇵 pic.twitter.com/gwcaOxrJfg

— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) October 6, 2024

Despite his best efforts to recover and rejoin the race, the damage had been done. Acosta found himself at the back of the field, with no realistic chance of fighting back into the points. The Motegi race marked another hard-learned lesson for the talented Spaniard, who has been on a rollercoaster journey since stepping into MotoGP.

Acosta’s second crash of the weekend!

Only a day earlier, Pedro Acosta had been celebrating his first pole position in the series, a moment that seemed to signal a breakthrough. Yet, the harsh realities of racing at the top level quickly set in, as he not only crashed out in the race but also had a similar incident during the sprint event, compounding his frustration.

This latest setback leaves Acosta without the points he so desperately needed, but more importantly, it highlights the unpredictable and unforgiving nature of MotoGP. From the heights of pole position to the lows of a race-ending crash, Acosta's weekend serves as a reminder of how quickly fortunes can change in the world of motorcycle racing.