Phillip Island was meant to be the place Marc Marquez re-wrote the history books and become the youngest ever MotoGP world champion.

But instead of creating a lasting memory at the Australian Grand Prix, the 20-year-old series leader wants to quickly forget the moment he was sensationally disqualified from Sunday’s race.

Officials waved the black flag at the Honda pilot with five laps to go after he failed to pit during a mandatory two-lap window.

Organisers had ordered all riders prior to the race to swap bikes before the end of lap 10, after tyre provider Bridgestone admitted it could not guarantee beyond that distance the safety of their rear rubber slicks because of the Victorian circuit’s new tarmac.

But Marquez stayed on the track an extra lap, putting him in the lead while pole-sitter – and eventual winner – Jorge Lorenzo and others pitted.

The rookie later made contact with Lorenzo as he re-joined the track before settling into second place.

He conceded his team made a “big mistake” and prevented him from a podium finish or even victory, but claimed the penalty was too harsh.

“The penalty, it’s very, very tough,” he said.

“It was possible to make some other penalty, some seconds (off) or drive-through or something else – not the black flag.

“I’m disappointed.

“We had big confusion with the planning because we thought that it was possible to go (into the pits) in that lap.

“I just followed what they showed to me on the pit wall.

“In the end, it’s the whole team. We cannot say one person (is responsible).

“Anyway, we learn about that. Now, we will forget that and work for Japan (next week).”

His exclusion from the race – alongside Australians Bryan Staring and Damian Cudlin – meant he was unable to collect any championship points.

His 43-point lead over Lorenzo has narrowed to just 18, with two races (Motegi and Valencia) of the season remaining.

But the Spaniard remains hopeful of still closing out the 2013 title.

“The positive thing is that we were there – I was fighting for victory with Jorge and Dani (Pedrosa),” he said.

“I feel so strong and that was the most important.

“So for Japan, I will be the same Marc like here.”