4 Jun 2012

Lorenzo wins Catalunya MotoGP, Stoner fourth

12:02 pm on 4 June 2012

Spain's Jorge Lorenzo extended his lead in the overall standings as he won his second successive race, the Catalunya MotoGP.

The Yamaha-riding 2010 world champion came home clear of compatriot Dani Pedrosa on a Honda while Andrea Dovizioso, on a Yamaha, edged Australia's world champion Casey Stoner for third.

Lorenzo, 25, was winning his third race of the season and 20th MotoGP, having taken the opener in Qatar and then added the French race last time.