The Yamaha rider Jorge Lorenzo ws the runaway winner of the Catalan MotoGP in Spain, a third consecutive victory extending the Spainard's world championship lead.
Lorenzo finished almost five seconds ahead of compatriot and title rival Dani Pedrosa, who held off the persistent challenge of Australia's Casey Stoner to finish second.
Lorenzo moves to 165 points after seven races, 52 ahead of Pedrosa.
The Italian Andrea Dovizioso, who had been battling for first place before falling, finished 14th and is third with 91 points.
Champion Valentino Rossi, who is recovering from a broken leg, slipped to down seventh with 61 points.
