Repsol Honda rider Dani Pedrosa took victory in the rain at the Sepangrace track when the race was cut short due to heavy monsoon rain conditions. For Pedrosa this was his first victory in wet conditions.
The victory for Pedrosa means he further reduces championship leader Jorge Lorenzo's lead as the Yamaha rider could only manage second place. Current reigning World Champion Stoner made up the third place on the podium.
The race was marred by a number of casualities, including Brit Monster Yamaha Tech 3 rider Cal Crutchlow and team mate Andrea Dovizioso, YFR rider Ben Spies, LCR Honda rider Stephan Bradl, CRT rider Randy Du Puniet, as well as Ellison who had to retire early on.
Dani Pedrosa is currently in unstoppable form as he recorded his third straight win in the MotoGP World Championship.
The race unfolded in the same pattern as the last two Grands Prix in Aragon and Japan, Jorge Lorenzo and Dani Pedrosa started from first and second on the grid and broke away together. At the mid-race point, Pedrosa went on the attack, passing Lorenzo on the brakes.
Five laps later, with two thirds of the race completed and the asphalt completely flooded, the Race Director called an end to procedings. The final standings saw a podium consisting of Pedrosa, Lorenzo and Casey Stoner. Pedrosa has now beaten his record of 13 podiums in a season and continues to chase the title with two races remaining.
