Fiat Yamaha's Jorge Lorenzo has said he wants to secure second place in the 2009 MotoGP World Champion at his home race in Valencia this weekend - and only needs a point to do it.

The Spaniard has suffered some poor form of late and could only finish behind team-mate Valentino Rossi who wrapped up his seventh premier class title last time out at Sepang.

"Valencia is an amazing place to finish the Championship, at home, with your fans. I've never got a victory here and I know that it's not one of the best tracks for Yamaha, but I am confident that I can try to change that and finish the championship in the best possible way," said Lorenzo.

"The last two races haven't been great for me and I really want to get over that. Furthermore, I need one point to become ‘vice-champion' and I would really like to do that with a podium or a win.

"That's my aim in Valencia. My best race here was in 2005, when I finished in second place but I think my best memory was in 2006 when I won the championship there. 2009 has been an amazing year for me and for Yamaha and I am looking forward to celebrating with my fans at a home race."