Ducati’s Jack Miller and Red Bull KTM’s Pol Espargaro were battling it out for the top step on the podium at the final corner when the KTM Tech 3 rider, Oliveira passed both for the win.

Espargaro’s teammate, Brad Binder, of South Africa was in contention but a mistake saw him drop back to 8th where he finished the race.

Following the race, Oliveira said he was happy to get the maiden win at his home track.

"I’m very emotional. There is so much I want to say but I cannot at the moment. 

"A big thank you to all the people that believed in me starting with my family, everyone in the team, sponsors and the Portuguese crowd. 

"Thank you so much for your support. This is history today for me and my country and I couldn’t be happier to do it here in the home of KTM and Red Bull."

Following the race, Binder conceded that he made the incorrect decision regarding his tires when the riders were forced into the pits after the Spanish rider, Maverick Vinales, crashed.

"It was a good race. The first one was going really well and I was slowly catching up ground. 

"To get up to 6th was already great. I felt really, really good. Unfortunately with the red flag and the restart I didn’t make the best decision with the tires and really struggled to stop, even running off at Turn 1 but I was able to come back to 8th. 

"All-in-all we should be happy. I gave my best out there and the bike was fantastic. 

"The team worked really well and I’m super excited for the next race. I think we can do a good job at Misano."

 Oliveira and Binder will be teammates next season at Reb Bull KTM.

@MorganPiek OFM Sport