MotoGP: Phillip Island

28 October 2009 – 4:44pm

Stoner was back at the top of his game for his home grand-prix by beating Rossi with just under 2 seconds gap, you almost had time to switch the kettle on as Pedrosa who finished in 3rd place was over 20 seconds behind!

The race was a fairly easy one for Stoner, as Lorenzo crashed out on the first lap, Rossi then tried catching Stoner but after realising Lorenzo had crashed out seemed to back-off and settle for 2nd place.

Great finish between Melandri and De Puniet for respectable 7th and 8th place it was also confirmed that American World Superbikes rider Ben Spies will be taking James Toselands ride for next year and Toseland will be heading back into World Superbikes.