The Spaniard was just a fraction ahead of his fellow countryman Joan Lascorz (Kawasaki Racing Team), while Jakub Smrz (Effenbert - Liberty Racing Ducati) and Michel Fabrizio (Alstare Suzuki) took the next two spots.
Marco Melandri (Yamaha World Superbike Team) was eighth quickest, with Max Biaggi (Aprilia Alitalia Racing Team) taking the eleventh slot.