The plan appears to give greater reward for victory but the percentage remains the same with the runner-up scoring 80% of the winner's share and third place on the podium taking 60%.

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Belgian Thomas De Gendt, who rode so superbly to win Saturday's penultimate stage, was rewarded with third place on the podium, one minute 39 seconds behind the winner.

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In the 125cc category, Britain's Bradley Smith took third place behind Spanish winner Pol Espargaro and second-placed Sandro Cortese of Germany.

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Nottingham is named as the best destination for students in the Virgin 2003 Alternative Guide to British Universities - beating 2001 winner Sheffield into third place, and Leeds into second.

BBC: Nottingham University gets top marks