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.
Last chance to enter 2026 Parish Walk
Deadline for this year's event looming
Football: Foxdale relegated from Canada Life Men's Premier League
Three teams confirmed in Hospital Cup quarter-finals
Rugby: Douglas Celts claim Manx Cup
Ramsey scoop Manx Plate in 25/26 season finale
TT2026: McGuinness to lead out Superbike, Superstock and Senior races
Twenty-three-time winner to start out front in 30th year on mountain course
Isle of Man Youth & Junior Cycling Tour returns for 2026
This weekend marks 25 years since series first began