Don, not wanting to argue but a few things are obvious . Marquez had nothing to take the win for other than to win, he rode harder than Pedrosa and therefore would have had less tire left at the end, Lorenzo would have obviously fought tooth and nail for the win so Marquez would have risked a fall for no good reason which would have looked pretty stupid, you often see riders ride for position as they have nothing to gain by taking risks. Pedrosa had more speed at the end because he saved his tire by not pushing so hard earlier, he said so in his post race interview, Pedrosa made it easy for Marquez to overtake because he was pushing a bit hard and left room, he then missed a gear and settled for third. I don't have a favorite in MotoGP, I just love the racing, but i think that Rossi has lowered his standing by carrying on like a little b1tch, he has what, 9 championships..?, he should exhibit a little more grace and decorum instead of demanding, like a petulant child, that anyone faster than him should yield and bow to his greatness 
, he's just a typical hot headed Italian, { I know one here thats exactly the same},he just can't help opening his big mouth and dragging things on and making things worse, If he doesn't want drama then he needs to just shut up...
Mick, I'll have to agree to disagree as to some of your post while I can agree with other portions as well. Part of me thinks Rossi is being al little bit of a conspiracy theorist, but I still have a hard time believing that Marquez could not have avoided contact in Malaysia. With respect to Valencia -- and Marquez's choice to not risk his position -- it is extremely rare when Marquez doesn't risk crashing out his RC213V for a victory. Marquez's aggression has put him in many many pickles, but has also paid handsome dividends. His tires going out rarely keeps that kid from sliding his way around and sometimes into other riders to win.
In my opinion, Marquez is a graduate of the Rossi's image school -- getting away with an aggressive move by smiling, joking and laughing in response to criticism. Like Rossi, he has been appealing because he looks like he's having fun winning and making millions doing something we all dream of, and being nice to his legion of fans. Look like you are having the time of your life while being quietly ruthless. This is why Stoner -- who is pretty damn talented, too -- does not have the appeal of a Marquez or Rossi. Stoner principally cared about his riding, and not about catering to fans or the press -- that's not meant as a negative. I think Marquez is one hell of an amazing rider -- and THE future legend of MotoGP -- but he's also immature. Marquez has had to grow up fast in the spotlight, but his head has quietly grown quickly, too. Whoever challenges him for a title or greatness is an enemy even if he smiles through it.
Lorenzo (the robot) is bloody fast, too, but HE is the most petulant of all, and always tells the press how proud he is of his amazing accomplishments, his "celebrations" are awkward, and he's a whiny complainer (of Marquez, Pedrosa, Rossi, Simoncelli -- even though he's been equally guilty).
Oh well, to each his own opinion.
In fairness, not all Italians are hot headed. (Methinks you were trying to get a rise there!) Culturally passionate, yes, but not intemperate. There is something passionate about the land of beautiful design, motorsport, fashion, wine, etc. My best friend is 1/2 Sicilian and 1/2 Irish, and the most patient, cool-headed 4th grade teacher.
