Is it possible to create a machine from a docker image

If I understand correctly, you would either want to perform a Custom Distribution installation or create your own Docker Container with the desired distribution.

For the steps to setup your own custom distribution, check out:

• Install a Custom Linux Distribution on a Compute Instance | Linode Docs

Otherwise, although I've never created my own Docker Image before, we have a guide about the process and I've included a similar guide directly from Docker:

• How to Use Docker Images, Containers, and Dockerfiles in Depth | Linode Docs
• Overview of the get started guide | Docker Docs