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Lorenzo sees off Rossi for world title

Spain's Jorge Lorenzo claimed his third MotoGP world championship with victory at the Valencia Grand Prix on Sunday as he withstood Yamaha teammate Valentino Rossi's charge through the field. Rossi climbed to fourth despite starting at the back of the grid as punishment for kicking Marc Marquez off his bike at the Malaysian Grand Prix. However, Lorenzo held off pressure from Honda duo Marquez and Dani Pedrosa to lead the race from start to finish to overcome a seven-point deficit heading into the final Grand Prix of the season and claim the championship by five points. AFP
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