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Race winner Suzuki Ecstar's Spanish rider Joan Mir (R) celebrates on the podium with third placed Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's Spanish rider Pol Espargaro after the MotoGP race of the European Grand Prix at the Ricardo Tormo circuit in Valencia. Credit: AFP Photo
Spain's Joan Mir won Sunday's European MotoGP in Valencia, his first victory in the premier category, to increase his lead in the world championship to 37 points.
Mir took advantage of title rival Fabio Quartararo's first-lap crash while compatriot Alex Rins ensured a one-two finish for Suzuki.
Frenchman Quartararo recovered to trail home in 14th but saw his championship hopes suffer a potentially fatal blow with just two races of the season remaining.
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