Monster Yamaha Tech 3 racing driver, Johann Zarco, claims to be happy although failing to podium in MotoGP race Sunday, Netherlands (1/7/2018). Zarco was pleased because back in the front row.

In the race, competing with Zarco the top racers in the leading group. He even had merangsek to the big five and a chance to climb the podium.

Alas, motor racing driver from losing Zarco like Valentino Rossi, Andrea Dovizioso, Cal Crutchlow and Jorge Lorenzo. France's original driver to finish eighth.

"I am glad I was able to ride well early on, fight and overtake other drivers to return to the Group's future. In this group, they are not so fast but hard to stay with them and take advantage, "said Zarco.

"Then when the race left seven laps, I was a little bit of trouble with the grip on the right side rear tire, and I was not able to maintain the speed. But a good beginning, a good few laps of the race strong and makes me happy, "he added.

With the results in the Netherlands, Zarco remained perched in the fourth position of the standings while the MotoGP racer 2018 with 81 points. He was born 59 points from Marc Marquez who is topping the standings temporarily.