Dani Holgado claims Moto2 victory after tense battle with Munoz
Updated: 18:13, 22 Mar
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Andrew McLarneyMotoGP Reporter
Andrew McLarney is a MotoGP reporter for GPBlog. With four years experience as a professional writer across the sports and video game industries, his experience as a K1 Premier League competitor evolved into a fascination with all forms of combat sport and eventually motorsport — with MotoGP becoming his primary focus. On top of that he is also an avid follower of MXGP and AMA Supercross as well as F1 and GT racing.
Dani Holgado claimed a memorable victory in the Moto2 class at the Brazilian Grand Prix in Goiania, holding off a late charge from Dani Munoz to secure his second victory of the year.
After starting on pole position, Holgado took control in the early laps, streaking clear of the field, but had to battle with Munoz in the later laps to hang onto the race win.
Championship favourite Manuel Gonazles had a solid race, picking up a podium finish after a last-lap overtake on Alex Escrig.
Elsewhere, it was a heroic comeback for David Alonso after suffering a horrible accident in Thailand, he completed the race and finished fifth, just ahead of Izan Guevarra.
It was a disappointing race for the likes of Senna Agius, Denis Oncu and Aron Canet, who struggled at the back of the field for the majority of the race.
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Elsewhere, there were crashes for Navarro, Piqueras and Furusato, but all riders were uninjured and able to leave the track without assistance.
Moto2 Race Results
| Position | Rider |
| 1. | D. Holgado |
| 2. | D. Munoz |
| 3. | M. Gonzalez |
| 4. | A. Escrig |
| 5. | D. Alonso |
| 6. | I. Guevarra |
| 7. | T. Arbolino |
| 8. | C. Veijer |
| 9. | C. Vietti |
| 10. | I. Ortola |
| 11. | A. Lopez |
| 12. | A. Huertas |
| 13. | M. Aji |
| 14. | B. Baltus |
| 15. | F. Salac |
| 16. | S, Garcia |
| 17. | A. Fernandez |
| 18. | J. Roberts |
| 19. | S. Agius |
| 20. | D. Oncu |
| 21. | J. Rudea |
| 22. | A. Canet |
| 23. | A. Sasaki |
| 24. | A. Piqueras |
| OUT | T. Furusato |
| OUT | J. Navarro |
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