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. It took place on the weekend of 18–20 June 2010 at

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. It was the first event

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missed since his debut in

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, due to a shin bone fracture at Mugello in practice for the previous Grand Prix.

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dominated the MotoGP race, finishing nearly seven seconds clear of a battle for second place.

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won the battle for second, with

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passing countryman

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for third on the last lap to get his first ever MotoGP podium, and

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recovered from a terrible start which left him last at the first corner to finish fifth ahead of front row starter

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MotoGP classification

Moto2 classification

125 cc classification

Notes

Championship standings after the race (MotoGP)

Below are the standings for the top five riders and constructors after round five has concluded. ;Riders' Championship standings ;Constructors' Championship standings * Note: Only the top five positions are included for both sets of standings.

References

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