Ducati Marlboro racer Casey Stoner repeated his Laguna Seca trick at the historic Czech circuit of Brno, controlling race from start to finish, adding to his championship advantage as Fiat Yamaha's Valentino Rossi could only finish seventh. John Hopkins crossed the line second to secure his best ever MotoGP result, while third placed World Champion Nicky Hayden continued his recent improvement in form with his third podium in four races.