The Australian now leads the championship by 20 points from Lorenzo with eight races left.
American Ben Spies was fourth at his home circuit while British rider Cal Crutchlow crashed out early on.
Stoner told BBC Sport: "We found some pace in the warm-up this morning and I went into the race confident.
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