Motorcycle Sports MotoGP 2005 Grand Prix of Japan September 18: at Twin Ring Motegi, Motegi (jpn): 1. Loris Capirossi (ita) [Ducati] 2. Max Biaggi (ita) [Honda] + 1.4 3. Makoto Tamada (jpn) [Honda] + 16.2 4. Carlos Checa (spa) [Ducati] + 22.1 5. John Hopkins (usa) [Suzuki] + 33.2 6. Colin Edwards (usa) [Yamaha] + 34.9 7. Nicky Hayden (usa) [Honda] + 45.8 8. Kenny Roberts (usa) [Suzuki] + 56.4 9. Toni Elias (spa) [Yamaha] + 1:12.0 10. Rubén Xaus (spa) [Yamaha] + 1:34.9