Rea on the podium in Misano

Rea, who took a fifth-placed finish in Race One, finished second in Race Two behind winner and Championship leader Max Biaggi, who took the chequered flag more than five seconds clear of the field.

After a heated battle with Rea, Leon Haslam had to settle for third.

Meanwhile Rea's compatriot Eugene Laverty admitted it was "a bad day at the office" for him as he endured a disastrous day at the San Marino circuit.

The Toomebridge rider finished seventh in Race One before crashing out in Race Two.

He later vented his frustration on Twitter, writing: "It's clear where we need to improve so I'm looking forward to the upcoming Aragon test. Time to turn my season around!"

I couldn't have ridden any harder than I did in race2 today. When you lose the front a dozen times there's only one place you're headed...

— Eugene Laverty (@eugenelaverty) June 10, 2012