 He twice set the fastest lap, but his fast charges often ended in crashes, and he was only 14th overall.He ended the season 6th with a total 201 points (next behind the former world champion Troy Corser), scoring the team's first victory in Valencia.For Xaus was joined by Max Biaggi on a Ducati 1098R for Sterilgarda-GoEleven, under the team management of Borciani.