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Yamaha Sterilgarda's Cal Crutchlow wrapped up his year in the World Superbike Championship in style with a race win and a second place at Magny-Cours. The thrilling first race at the Magny Cours circuit saw a seamless performance by Crutchlow, who dealt with his penultimate WSB race in style, taking a clear victory nearly four seconds ahead of closest rider Leon Haslam at the line. Race two saw him average a tiny 0.2 second gap between himself and Biaggi although he was unable to pass for the win, taking his second podium of the day with a well earned second place after crossing the line just 0.087 behind the Italian rider.

The fastest lap of both races was taken by Crutchlow, giving him eight fastest race laps for the year, beating Carlos Checa to take the Pirelli Best Lap Award 2010: Fastest Rider of the Year. He leaves the championship in fifth place in the final standings just 13 points adrift of Checa in third. He can also claim Rookie of the Year with three race wins, six Superpoles and ten podiums.

"It was two really close and enjoyable races today," said Crutchlow. "All credit to Max, he rode really well. To have +0 on the board every lap is a big pressure so he did fantastically. He is the championship winner so to be battling with him at the end is good for me. Finishing fifth is not too bad, I'm Rookie of the Year as well. I came into the championship with high expectations, Yamaha has done a great job and I'm pleased with the end results. The team have been fantastic so I owe them all a big thank you along with all the sponsors and everyone that's made it possible for us to go out there and give it our best this year."