– Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo claimed top spot during both of Friday's free practice sessions ahead of this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix at Motegi.Lorenzo clocked a time of 1:44.781 to finish the day 0.128s clear of Honda rival Dani Pedrosa.Ducati collected third and fourth positions as Andrea Iannone edged out team-mate Andrea Dovizioso by 0.016s, three tenths behind Lorenzo.Bradley Smith clocked the fifth best time for Tech 3 Yamaha, with Suzuki rider Aleix Espargaró placing sixth.Marc Márquez, riding with an injured hand, was seventh, with Championship leader Valentino Rossi in eighth spot, 0.823s behind team-mate and title rival Lorenzo.Pol Espargaró and Héctor Barberá...
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