VERY EXCITING RACE! Yet another race that was greatly and significantly impacted by the weather and tire selection!
After Lorenzo pulled about a 3.5-ish second lead earlier I didn't think there was any chance (short of a crash) that Rossi was going to finish ahead of his teammate.
Congrats to Pedrosa! A win in 10 consecutive years and 50th of his career!
Pedrosa wins Japanese MotoGP
http://www.japantimes.co.jp/sports/2.../#.VhrCkig6Iy5
Rossi now leads Lorenzo by 18 points in the standings with a maximum of 75 available from the remaining three rounds, in Australia, Malaysia and Valencia, Spain.