Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These ASX 200 shares defied today's downturn to end the week on a high note.

The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) broke a three-day winning streak on Friday. The index dumped 0.8% to close the week at 6,762.8 points. That marks a 4.46% week-on-week improvement.

 It followed a similarly disappointing night on Wall Street. The Dow Jones Industrial Average Index (DJX: .DJI) fell 1.1% on Thursday while the S&P 500 Index (SP: .INX) slipped 1% and the Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC) dropped 0.7%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) led the market on Friday, gaining 0.9% as oil prices rose once more following the OPEC+'s latest production cuts.

The Brent crude oil price lifted 1.1% overnight to US$94.42 a barrel, while the US Nymex crude oil price rose 0.8% to US$88.45 a barrel.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) was once again the market's biggest weight, falling 2%.

All in all, only one of the index's 11 sectors closed higher today. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR) share price topped the ASX 200 for the first time since its inclusion on the index. The gas and oil explorer announced its Bauna royalty rate reduction has been approved this morning.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Karoon Energy Ltd (ASX: KAR)$2.269.18%
Whitehaven Coal Ltd (ASX: WHC)$10.964.78%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$14.743.15%
Imugene Limited (ASX: IMU)$0.1952.63%
Viva Energy Group Ltd (ASX: VEA)$2.782.21%
Santos Ltd (ASX: STO)$7.901.94%
Coronado Global Resources Inc (ASX: CRN)$2.011.77%
Capricorn Metals Ltd (ASX: CMM)$3.231.66%
IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) $5.3515.431.65%
Qantas Airways Limited (ASX: QAN)$5.351.52%

Our top 10 ASX 200 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.

Motley Fool contributor Brooke Cooper has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia's parent company Motley Fool Holdings Inc. has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool has a disclosure policy. This article contains general investment advice only (under AFSL 400691). Authorised by Scott Phillips.

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