Motorcycling-Pedrosa claims flag-to-flag win in Jerez

Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed his fifth MotoGP victory with a superb flag-to-flag ride on his Honda in the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on Sunday. The 22-year-old rocketed past pole sitter and arch-rival Jorge Lorenzo to take the lead on the first...

Spain's Dani Pedrosa claimed his fifth MotoGP victory with a superb flag-to-flag ride on his Honda in the Spanish Grand Prix at Jerez on Sunday.

The 22-year-old rocketed past pole sitter and arch-rival Jorge Lorenzo to take the lead on the first corner and proceeded to lay down a series of blistering laps to open up a handsome over the rest of the field.

Five-times MotoGP champion Valentino Rossi claimed second place, some three seconds behind Pedrosa, while his Yamaha team mate Lorenzo finished third.

American Nicky Hayden was fourth on his Honda but defending champion Casey Stoner finished back in 11th place after taking two detours on the gravel early in the race.

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