The 28-year-old coasted home ahead of Yamaha team-mate and championship leader Valentino Rossi, who was recording his ninth successive podium finish. This was Lorenzo's first podium at Le Mans since 2012. Rossi's Italian compatriot Andrea Dovizioso took a fine third on a Ducati for his fourth podium finish in the five races thus far this season.
Two-time defending champion Marc Marquez fell further behind Rossi in the title race as he finished fourth.