Francesco “Pecco” Bagnaia posted the best lap time during MotoGP World Championship practice Friday afternoon at Mugello, in Italy. Riding his Lenovo Ducati Desmosedici on Michelin control tires, the two-time and defending World Champion did a 1:44.938 around the 3.2-mile (5.2 km) course to lead the field of 24 riders.

Backing up his Monster Energy Yamaha teammate Fabio Quartararo’s performance in the opening practice, Alex Rins was second Friday afternoon with a time of 1:45.211 on his improved YZR-M1.

Rookie sensation Pedro Acosta was third with a 1:45.326 on his Red Bull GASGAS Tech3 machine.

Miguel Oliveira made it four different brands in the top four spots with a 1:45.340 on his Trackhouse Racing Aprilia RS-GP.

Marc Marquez rounded out the top five with a time of 1:45.345 on his Gresini Racing Ducati.

The top 17 riders Friday afternoon were covered by just 0.860 second.