After being the main man in practice all week, Hutchinson sealed the opening race of TT 2010 with something to spare.
His victory in the PokerStars Superbike TT from 44 seconds ahead of Michael Dunlop, with Australian Cameron Donald third, was his fourth TT success – and his best yet.
Guy Martin was fourth, Adrian Archibald fifth and Keith Amor sixth.
FC Isle of Man secure first win under Holden
Ravens take the match 3-1
Football: Club 'saddened' by passing of 'influential' figure
Foxdale AFC saddened following death of Paul Lemaire
Motocross: Over 30 riders to travel to Sherwood
Competitors range from six-60-years-old
FC Isle of Man searching for first win under Holden
Ravens take on side bottom of NWCFL
FC Isle of Man suffer 3-1 defeat against South Liverpool
Ravens slip to defeat despite early goal from Charlie Higgins