The rain came to Motegi just as the grand prix was about to start, throwing up a thrilling battle for the championship, some red flag excitement, and lots and lots to talk about. Adam Wheeler, Neil Morrison, and David Emmett try to make sense of it all in this episode of the Paddock Pass Podcast.

We ask questions and answer them. Why is Jorge Martin so good? Why was Johann Zarco excluded from the results? Will Johann Zarco ever win a race? When will we hear about Marc Marquez' moves, and what's up with Augusto Fernandez, Pedro Acosta, and Pol Espargaro? And are flag-to-flag races actually any fun?

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