Stoner too fast for Rossi

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Stoner, who has won three of the four races staged this season, eased to victory after Italian Valentino Rossi out-braked himself while trying to overtake the Australian for the lead on lap 16.

Fiat Yamaha rider Rossi survived his off-track excursion to claim second place at the chequered flag ahead of Rizla Suzuki's John Hopkins, who had started the race from second on the grid behind the pole-sitting Italian.

Stoner, who began the race from fourth on the grid, sees his advantage over Rossi at the head of the standings stretch to 15 points. Dani Pedrosa is third on 49 points.

"I can't believe it," said 21-year-old Stoner. "I've won almost as many races in Moto GP as in 250s. I guess it was just a matter of playing the race out and it's worked perfectly.

"I feel very comfortable with the Ducati team and even after our qualifying problems, we still have lots of faith in each other.

The top two enjoyed a tremendous tussle at the head of the field throughout much of the race, Rossi making hay in the twisty sections of the track while Stoner time and again powered past the Italian on the straights thanks to his huge top-speed advantage.

Rossi told Italia1 television: "In my career I've never seen a bike that goes so much quicker than any other bike. Stoner has great merits because he's riding extremely well, but it's easy when you go 20km/h quicker on the straight."