2023 Malaysian motorcycle Grand Prix

In the Moto2 class, Pedro Acosta secured the Riders' Championship after finishing second place, with closest title rival Tony Arbolino finishing tenth.

[1] Acosta became the youngest Moto2 champion, at the age of 19 years, 171 days, and only behind Dani Pedrosa (19 years, 8 days) as the youngest intermediate class champion.

[2] In the Moto3 class, KTM secured its sixth Constructors' Championship.

Going into the race weekend, Francesco Bagnaia led the Riders' Championship with 389 points, 13 clear of Jorge Martín.

Fabio Quartararo set the best time 1:59.218 and was the fastest rider at this session ahead of Brad Binder and Enea Bastianini.