Casey Stoner wins Portugal GP

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Casey Stoner wins Portugal GP

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Stoner rode his Honda from pole position around the 4.2-kilometer (2.6-mile) Estoril circuit.

06 May,2012 08:05 pm

World MotoGP champion Casey Stoner won his second consecutive race of the season at the Portugal Grand Prix on Sunday to go top of the standings, one point ahead of Jorge Lorenzo.Stoner rode his Honda from pole position around the 4.2-kilometer (2.6-mile) Estoril circuit in 45 minutes, 37.513 seconds for his 35th career victory.After three races, the Australian pilot has 66 points, while Lorenzo trails with 65.Stoner says it was a fantastic race.Lorenzo accelerated from fourth place to second with a great start and held on to finish runner-up. Stoners teammate Dani Pedrosa, who won here last year, finished in third place to record his 100th career podium.