Classic race until Stoner went off, with some great aggressive and defensive moves. Stoner had a bike advantage all weekend, but Rossi looked like the better rider on the day - and at a circuit he doesn't like and hasn't had much success at in the past. Casey's racecraft still needs a bit of work, but he's only young and still quite inexperienced.
Some good stuff further down the order as well - Dovizioso beating Hayden at his home round might be a symbolic thing if he takes his ride for 09. Ben Spies again showed that he's one to watch by beating (an admittedly less-than-100%) Capirossi.
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