MotoGP series leader Valentino Rossi has made clear his strategy for this weekend’s Sepang round and that is to get the best results possible in practice and qualifying, and then win on Sunday.

Movistar Yamaha team-mate Jorge Lorenzo cut The Doctor’s deficit to just 11 points at Phillip Island and Rossi knows how dominant the Spaniard will be at Valencia, so a win in Malaysia is crucial to his title aspirations.

“There are only two races for the Championship left and it will be important not to make any mistakes. In Australia we had a good race but it could have been much better. In Malaysia we have to immediately find a good set up,” said Rossi.

“Each session will be important, not just the race itself. The race at Sepang is worth a lot and we have to get the best result in each session and then win. We arrive at the last race of this triple transfer with a good lead, and this is definitely positive. Now just we need two good races to finish this successful season off. I'm feeling fine, I'm in good shape and me and the guys of the team are ready to do our best.”