Casey Stoner took the win for the 3rd time in succession at Australia’s, Phillip Island circuit during the 15th round of the MotoGP Championship. Stoner led almost flag to flag after overtaking fast starter Dani Pedrosa on the first lap. Valentino Rossi took 2nd after championship rival and team-mate Jorge Lorenzo crashed out on the first corner of the race dashing his championship hopes. Pedrosa took a distant third place.
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Australian MotoGP Results
1. Casey Stoner (AUS) Ducati Marlboro Team 40′56.651
2. Valentino Rossi (ITA) Fiat Yamaha Team + 1.935
3. Dani Pedrosa (SPA) Repsol Honda + 22.618
4. Alex De Angelis (RSM) San Carlo Honda Gresini + 32.702
5. Colin Edwards (USA) Monster Yamaha Tech 3 + 35.885
6. Andrea Dovizioso (ITA) Repsol Honda + 38.482
7. Marco Melandri (ITA) Hayate Racing Team + 44.461
8. Randy De Puniet (FRA) LCR Honda MotoGP + 44.941
9. Mika Kallio (FIN) Ducati Marlboro Team + 54.345
10. Toni Elias (SPA) San Carlo Honda Gresini + 1′01.205
11. Chris Vermeulen (AUS) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP + 1′05.417
12. Loris Capirossi (ITA) Rizla Suzuki MotoGP + 1′05.95013. Gabor Talmacsi (HUN) Scot Racing Team MotoGP + 1′17.951
14. James Toseland (GBR) Monster Yamaha Tech 3 + 1′17.985
15. Nicky Hayden (USA) Ducati Marlboro Team 1 Lap
DNF Jorge Lorenzo (SPA) Fiat Yamaha Team 27 Lap