Jonny, 22, had to receive medical treatment after the race but showed guts and determination to take third after being penalized for mounting his bike too soon after the swim.

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Italian ace Valentino Rossi again struggled on his Ducati and was back in ninth spot, while San Carlo Honda Gresini's Alvaro Bautista will start from the back of the grid after being penalized for his crash last weekend at Assen where he took out Lorenzo on the first bend.

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Referee Steve Walsh initially penalized Farrell, but that decision was reversed when a replay showed that the Englishman was reacting after being punched in the face by Brits.

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