MotoGP champion Casey Stoner continued to show, has he did during all pre-season tests, his strong form on the Ducati to top for the second time in both practice sessions in Qatar.

The Australian was half a tenth quicker than Fiat Yamaha Jorge Lorenzo in the first session earlier this evening, but the Spaniard got even closer in second practice.

James Toseland and Colin Edwards, both on Yamaha, wcompleted final practice in front of Andrea Dovizioso to complete the Top 5.

Valentino Rossi was only ninth, with the Repsol Hondas of Dani Pedrosa and Nicky Hayden struggling even more, down in 11th and 13th places.

Pos Rider Make Time

1. Casey Stoner Ducati 1:55.442
2. Jorge Lorenzo Yamaha 1:55.453 + 0.011
3. James Toseland Yamaha 1:55.812 + 0.370
4. Colin Edwards Yamaha 1:55.942 + 0.500
5. Andrea Dovizioso Honda 1:55.963 + 0.521
6. Alex de Angelis Honda 1:56.120 + 0.678
7. Randy de Puniet Honda 1:56.234 + 0.792
8. Chris Vermeulen Suzuki 1:56.279 + 0.837
9. Valentino Rossi Yamaha 1:56.395 + 0.953
10. Loris Capirossi Suzuki 1:56.922 + 1.480
11. Daniel Pedrosa Honda 1:56.962 + 1.520
12. Shinya Nakano Honda 1:57.011 + 1.569
13. Nicky Hayden Honda 1:57.045 + 1.603
14. Marco Melandri Ducati 1:57.091 + 1.649
15. Toni Elias Ducati 1:57.311 + 1.869
16. John Hopkins Kawasaki 1:57.416 + 1.974
17. Anthony West Kawasaki 1:57.934 + 2.492
18. Sylvain Guintoli Ducati 1:58.500 + 3.058