Valentino Rossi delights MotoGP fans after brilliant showing in Malaysia

MotoGP superstar Valentino Rossi has struggled in recent months but he performed impressively at the Malaysian Grand Prix

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Alex Wood Sport Reporter

08:36, 03 Nov 2019Updated 09:30, 03 Nov 2019

[MotoGP star Valentino Rossi delighted his fans in Malaysia]

MotoGP star Valentino Rossi delighted his fans in Malaysia

Valentino Rossi showed theres life in an old MotoGP racer at the Malaysian Grand Prix.

The Doctor didnt get on the podium, but he finished fourth to prove the doubters wrong.

It was an impressive statement of intent from Rossi, who will turn 41 in February.

The veteran has had a topsy turvy campaign and rumours have been rife that he could hang up his leathers earlier than planned.

However, he rolled back the years at Sepang to delight his adoring support.

In reality, if his Yamaha M1 had more straight-line speed, Rossi might have bagged a podium.

Andrea Dovizioso snared third spot after his Ducati Desmosedicis increased horsepower made the difference.

Rossi lapped up the cheers from motorsport fans after the race outside his garage.

Supporters on social media also hailed their hero.

Give that damn thing some more horsepower! Much quicker, but not in the right areas to pass. Great race from Vale, he said.

Malaysian GP: Valentino Rossi applauded by crowd

Proud of you Rossi, added a second.

Keep strong Rossi, commented a third.

The greatest, a fourth said.

Maverick Vinales bagged the win after starting the race impressively.

It was an incredible race, he said after bagging a memorable victory.

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Maverick Vinales impressed in Malaysia(Image: GETTY )

We prepared for the race really good over the weekend.

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I felt I had big potential just past the first lap.

I took the lead in the first two splits. I keep pushing, pushing and pushing. Honestly Im so happy.

What a shame in Australia as I thought that was a race I had a lot of potential in to.

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