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Unlike in Argentina he managed to respond to keep the Italian in bay with Rossi eventually crossing the line in third, a further six seconds back, to claim his 200th World Championship podium.
Dani Pedrosa rides a superb race to take victory in the Motul Grand Prix of Japan while Rossi extends lead over Lorenzo to 18 points.