Capirossi's Ducati Marlboro team-mate Carlos Checa was fifth and Biaggi's Repsol Honda team-mate Nicky Hayden sixth.

BBC: SPORT | Motorsport | Motorbikes | Rossi holds off Biaggi at Mugello

In his absence last Sunday, Andrea Dovizioso stepped up to the plate to secure the Repsol Honda Team's 250th MotoGP podium with an excellent second place.

BBC: Matt Roberts MotoGP column

The Repsol Honda camp has been the place to be this season, with the team's MotoGP riders Nicky Hayden and Dani Pedrosa regular fixtures on the winner's podium.

BBC: Smith has dealt well with the step-up in class