Castol Honda’s Kirk McCarthy, Moodie’s only challenger going into today’s final round, retired with mechanical problems after 16 of the 22 laps.

The Australian was leading the race when it was stopped on lap 12 but his championship hopes evaporated at the end of the second lap following the restart over 11 laps.

"I had a sixteen point deficit going into today’s race," said McCarthy, "and it was always going to be difficult. Congratulations to Jim who has ridden incredibly well all season."

"I’ve had a great year," continued the 30-year-old, "and the Castrol Honda team have worked really hard to develop a fantastic package with the Honda and Dunlop tyres. I’d like to thank each one of them and hope that we can go one better next year."

Results (Donington Park, 1.9 miles – 22 laps): 
1 Jim Moodie (Yamaha) 27m01.814s, 
2 Chris Vermeulen (Honda) +0.060s, 
3 Rob Frost (Yamaha) +0.408, 
4 Glen Richards (Honda) +12.041, 
5 Howard Whitby (Honda) +12.256, 
6 Dave Johnson (Ducati) 19.352, 
7 Dean Thomas (Ducati) +22.056, 
8 Mark Heckles (Honda) +23.835, 
9 Danny Beaumont (Yamaha) +25.064, 
10 Simon Andrews (Honda) +29.426.

Final championship points: 
Moodie 248, 
Kirk McCarthy 207, 
Thomas 137, 
Whitby 131, 
Richards 123, 
Vermeulen 101