That was crazy during the race as well, when commentators argued if he is going to push for podium and thereby influence the championship negatively for Bagnaia by possibly taking up important points.
Also during the race, there are sometimes discussions how hard the active riders train, how many times per week, hours per day, what sessions they do, what training methods, how hard it is to be fit in motorcycle racing. And then the 42 year old Pedrosa, retired years ago, jumps on a bike and does... that. #4 in the race with quite a gap behind him.