Dani Pedrosa started the Italian GP from pole position and got into an early rhythm to lead the race from start to finish without being challenged once.

Jorge Lorenzo tried to stick with him but was soon dropped and left to fight for second position with Andrea Dovizioso.

Casey Stoner had a tough time fighting for 4th position with Marco Melandri and Randy De Puniet, with all riders putting aggressive overtaking moves on each other. Stoner got the better of them right at the end and claimed 4th position ahead of Melandri, followed by De Puniet.

Nicky Hayden has less luck and lost the front of his Ducati and slid out of the race after 18 laps. Colin Edwards also had a rough time, and despite proclaiming how positive he felt after qualifying he quickly suffered arm fatigue and faded quickly to the back of the pack.

Mika Kallio was once again overshadowed by his team-mate (Espargaro finished in 8th position) and must surely be concerned about his current form, as well as about his job prospects for next season.

1Dani PEDROSASPARepsol Honda TeamHonda170.442’28.066
2Jorge LORENZOSPAFiat Yamaha TeamYamaha170.2+4.014
3Andrea DOVIZIOSOITARepsol Honda TeamHonda170.0+6.196
4Casey STONERAUSDucati Marlboro TeamDucati168.7+25.703
5Marco MELANDRIITASan Carlo Honda GresiniHonda168.7+25.735
6Randy DE PUNIETFRALCR Honda MotoGPHonda168.7+25.965
7Ben SPIESUSAMonster Yamaha Tech 3Yamaha168.5+28.806
8Aleix ESPARGAROSPAPramac Racing TeamDucati167.8+40.172
9Marco SIMONCELLIITASan Carlo Honda GresiniHonda167.7+41.394
10Loris CAPIROSSIITARizla Suzuki MotoGPSuzuki167.7+42.107
11Hiroshi AOYAMAJPNInterwetten Honda MotoGPHonda167.6+43.095
12Hector BARBERASPAPaginas Amarillas AsparDucati167.6+43.363
13Colin EDWARDSUSAMonster Yamaha Tech 3Yamaha165.6+1’14.393
14Alvaro BAUTISTASPARizla Suzuki MotoGPSuzuki165.0+1’24.389

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36Mika KALLIOFINPramac Racing TeamDucati166.715 Laps
69Nicky HAYDENUSADucati Marlboro TeamDucati167.418 Laps

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