The Australian MotoGP ended with Casey Stoner sealing both race victory and his second World Championship title on his 26th birthday. The Honda rider therefore becomes the first in history to seal a second title three years after his first.
“I don't think anyone could plan things to happen better than they have today!” he beamed. “The race was incredibly difficult, the conditions we're very tough. I built up an early lead as I saw the rain coming in, but I wasn't sure if it would hit us. I basically ran into a wall of rain - there wasn't any warning at the back part of the circuit and I came into the last turn and the rain started hard.
“I nearly lost control and thought for sure I was going to end up in the gravel. I managed to control it and maintain the gap to everyone and thankfully bring it home for the win, but it was a little bit nerve-racking for sure. I'm really sorry that Jorge (Lorenzo) had the accident this morning; he's great competitor and I think if he'd been here racing today things might not have turned out the way they have - I hope his operation goes well and he's back racing as soon as he feels fit.
“I can't thank everyone enough - my team, Repsol, all our sponsors, everyone that has worked so hard all year, thank you!”
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| Pos. | Driver | Team | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. |  C. Stoner | Repsol Honda | 42:02.425 |
| 2. | M. Simoncelli | Gresini | +2.210 |
| 3. | A. Dovizioso | Repsol Honda | +2.454 |
| 4. | D. Pedrosa | Repsol Honda | +13.160 |
| 5. | C. Edwards | Tech 3 | +30.886 |
| 6. | R. de Puniet | Pramac | +48.800 |
| 7. | N. Hayden | Ducati | +1:16.314 |
| 8. | T. Elias | Honda LCR | +1 Lap |
| 9. | L. Capirossi | Pramac | +1 Lap |
| 10. | K. Abraham | Cardion AB | +2 Laps |
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