On November 6, 2005, the MotoGP season finale at the Circuit Ricardo Tormo in Valencia delivered a dramatic finish. Marco Melandri claimed victory, crossing the line just 0.097 seconds ahead of Nicky Hayden. Valentino Rossi, starting from 15th on the grid, fought his way to a podium finish in third place.
Melandri Edges Hayden by 0.097s at 2005 Valencia MotoGP as Rossi Charges from 15th to Third
