MotoGP title leader Jorge Martin left his rivals reeling by blasting to pole position by 0.594s in tricky conditions at Phillip Island on Saturday.

Aprilia’s Maverick Vinales was third quickest, clocking one minute 27.991 to complete an all-Spanish front row, and Marco Bezzecchi of VR46 Racing was fourth.

Championship leader Jorge Martin powered to a dominant pole position Saturday for the Australian MotoGP sprint race and grand prix with chief title rival Francesco Bagnaia starting from fifth.

Jorge Martin of Pramac Racing secured pole position at the Australian Grand Prix, outperforming Marc Marquez and others. Martin's impressive time highlights his dominance as he leads the MotoGP standings.

The world championship leader was almost six tenths clear of Gresini Ducati’s Marc Marquez, while his his closest title chaser Francesco Bagnaia was only fifth. More to follow.

Jorge Martin earned pole position during MotoGP World Championship qualifying on Saturday at Phillip Island, in Australia. Riding his Prima

MotoGP championship leader Jorge Martin has taken pole for the third consecutive year at the Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix.

MotoGP world championship leader Jorge Martin is embracing the pressure ahead of this weekend's Australian Motorcycle Grand Prix as the Spaniard aims to extend his lead over twice MotoGP champion Francesco Bagnaia.