Marquez keen to atone for chequered Australia history

Phillip Island is one of Marc Marquez's favourite places and the already-crowned MotoGP world champion has no intention of easing up this weekend in Australia, where he lays claim to a bizarre record.

The gifted Spaniard, who equalled Australian Mick Doohan's premier class wins tally with his 54th victory in Japan last weekend, is eager to keep his incredible season going.

"It's one of my favourite tracks. I enjoy a lot, riding there, especially the left corners," said Marquez, who will be gunning for his 11th victory of the year, and fifth in a row, on the island south of Melbourne.

"But it's a circuit where many others, and especially Yamaha can be strong," he added.

"Normally we have a lot of competition there and it will be a challenge as always. Our target is of course to try to win, but once the weekend begins, we will see where we are and assess the situation."
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"It's a special circuit and in the past I have good memories of fighting for podiums and the win I had (in 2013)."