Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) spent a third consecutive day in the green on Wednesday. The index gained 0.14% to close at 6,986.7 points. That marks its highest close in seven weeks.

That’s despite a dire night on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) slipped 0.2% overnight while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) fell 0.4% and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) dumped 0.9%.

Back home, the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) led the way, gaining 1.1% amid rising commodity prices.

All major base metals lifted, with nickel posting an 8.3% surge. Meanwhile, gold futures rose 0.5% to US$1,649.70 an ounce and iron ore futures increased 2.9% to US$80.03 a tonne.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) also jumped 1.1% on the back of higher oil prices.

The Brent crude oil price gained 2% to US$94.65 a barrel while the US Nymex crude oil price lifted 2.1% to US$88.37 a barrel.

All in all, five of the ASX 200’s 11 sectors closed higher today. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Coronado Global Resources Ltd (ASX: CRN) share price took out today’s top spot despite no news having been released by the company.

Though, it has now gained nearly 13% since it released its latest quarterly earnings, complete with a special dividend, on Monday.

Today’s biggest gains were made by these shares:

Our top 10 shares countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to let you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check in at Fool.com.au after the weekday market closes to see which stocks make the countdown.

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