Speaking about the race, Zarco admitted Crutchlow deserved the victory. “He (Crutchlow) was maybe a bit more comfortable than all of us, he could wait a bit behind me, from the start to the end I was doing the best I can, so when I could lead two laps from the end, I was again at my maximum,” the 27-year-old explained. “Cal took the lead and I said ‘I can’t give up’ and I try thinking maybe I can get an opportunity, but I was on the limit and didn’t want to do a silly mistake, so he deserved the victory and with me pushing this way, I’m pretty happy with the second place.”