Stoner takes victory in home race

Stoner won his first world title in Japan last month

World champion Casey Stoner led from the first lap to claim a dominant victory in front of his home fans at the Australian MotoGP on Sunday.
The 21-year-old started third on the grid but surged into the lead to take his ninth victory of the season.

The Australian finished ahead of his Ducati team-mate Loris Capirossi with Yamaha's Valentino Rossi in third.

Stoner, who won his first world title in Japan, became the first home winner in Australia since Mick Doohan in 1998.