Bode Miller has won the men's giant slalom at the ski world championships in St Moritz.

The American produced a stirring second run to overturn a deficit and earn his second gold medal of the week.

His winning time of two minutes 45.93 seconds came thanks to a trademark charge in the final of two attempts at a tricky circuit.

To be on the podium with an American next to me is the greatest joy Bode Miller

Austrian Hans Knauss, who had led after the first run, finished second in 2:45.96 and Erik Schlopy, of the USA, was third.

Schlopy sprang the big surprise of the day, bouncing back from 23rd spot to win bronze in a time of 2:45.97, as favourites Stephan Eberharter and Kjetil Andre Aamodt missed out.

"I was quite motivated at the start," Schlopy said afterwards.

"After the bad first run there was only one slogan - speed up."

Miller, meanwhile, was delighted to be joined on the podium by a compatriot.

"To be on the podium with an American next to me is the greatest joy," said Miller who has now won three medals at this championships.

British hope Alain Baxter had a disappointing first run, but improved slightly to finish 26th in a time of 2:49.61.

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Men's giant slalom - leading finishers:

1. Bode Miller (USA) 2:45.93
2. Hans Knauss (Aut) 2:45.96
3. Erik Schlopy (USA) 2:45.97
4. Ales Gorza (Slo) 2:46.32
5. Aksel Lund Svindal (Nor) 2:46.77
6. Kalle Palander (Fin) 2:46.82
7. Michael Von Gruenigen (Swi) 2:46.86
8. Alberto Schieppati (Ita) 2:46.97
9 Joel Chenal (France) 2:46.99
9 Benjamin Raich (Austria) 2:46.99