Lorenzo was content with a second place finish at Laguna Seca.

Yamaha’s Jorge Lorenzo is pleased with his second place at Laguna Seca on the weekend after a solid battle with eventual victor, Repsol Honda’s Casey Stoner, especially after his massive crash on the preceding day.

“Well first of all I’m lucky to be in the second position, after the crash yesterday I thought it wasn’t possible to race for a little while,” Lorenzo commented after the race.

Lorenzo battled hard with Stoner, taking the race lead at one point before eventually succumbing to the Aussie Honda pilot.

“After qualifying I hoped I might be able to fight till the end for victory but sometimes expectations are not reality. Casey was faster today, I couldn’t match his pace at the end.”

“My physical condition is not so perfect which makes us a bit slow as well. Second is ok, we are only 20 points behind Casey and we’ll try again next time.”