The Motegi MotoGP round did not live up to its promise, with some perfect riding making for a lack of spectacle. But Neil, Adam, and David still have plenty to talk about after the weekend, including Marc Marquez' stolen pole, Pedro Acosta's many crashes, Pecco Bagnaia's near perfect weekend, and how Jorge Martin salvaged what could have been a disaster. Plus we touch on David Alonso's first Moto3 title, an otherwise thrilling Moto2 race, and Neil's adventures of visiting Japan for the first time. And of course our winners and losers.

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