Well I am afraid to say but I think the riders after 1st have not only missed the bus, they've seen it vanish in the distance.
My reasoning is that regardless of who wins MM will win if he just trundles in 3rd at every race and I'm sure he knows it. Why risk taking on Dovi or Jorge and maybe...
Did anyone catch Spies comments after day 2 at Sepang?
He says a top 5 result is possible.
Aside: CEII says this year with the package that Tech 3 has is the best shot as every for a race win..
Needless to say the Tech 3 boys have a few fans this year.