Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

These ASX 200 shares posted the biggest gains on the index today.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) dumped early gains today to end the day in the red. The index closed 0.34% lower at 6,645 points.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) was the market's biggest weigh, falling 1.6% amid lower oil prices. The Brent crude oil price fell 1.8%to US$96.19 a barrel while the US Nymex crude oil price dropped 1.6% to US$91.13 a barrel.

The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) also slumped 0.1% following a rough night for the iron ore price. Iron ore futures fell 1.8% as most Australians slept to trade at US$97.35 a tonne. Meanwhile, gold futures dumped 2% to US$1,675.20 an ounce.

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) slipped 0.03% and 0.16%, respectively, amid the latest Westpac Banking Corp (ASX: WBC) consumer sentiment data, finding the measure fell by 0.9% to a near historic low of 83.7 in October.

All in all, two of the ASX 200's 11 sectors closed in the green today. But which share topped all its peers? Keep reading to find out.

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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

Today's top-performing ASX 200 share was none other than newbie Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX: JLG). The company was added to the index in the September rebalance.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Johns Lyng Group Ltd (ASX: JLG)$5.965.86%
Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE)$14.824.73%
Orica Ltd (ASX: ORI)$13.394.36%
Graincorp Ltd (ASX: GNC)$8.724.18%
Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF)$5.192.98%
Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN)$72.782.78%
Lynas Rare Earths Ltd (ASX: LYC)$7.812.63%
Corporate Travel Management Ltd (ASX: CTD)$17.042.28%
Idp Education Ltd (ASX: IEL)$27.952.12%
Paladin Energy Ltd (ASX: PDN)$0.7751.97%

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.

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 positions in and has recommended Idp Education Pty Ltd and Johns Lyng Group Limited. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended Corporate Travel Management Limited, Johns Lyng Group Limited, and Westpac Banking Corporation. 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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