Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

It was a good day to own these ASX 200 shares.

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The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posted another green day on Wednesday, bringing its gains for the week so far to 2.01%. The index closed today's session 0.18% higher at 6,810.9 points.

That was despite the latest inflation figures from the Australian Bureau of Statistics, which show the nation's consumer price index (CPI) hit 7.3% over the 12 months to the September quarter – its highest in 32 years.

The S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) tumbled 2.4% amid the data's release, while the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Discretionary Index (ASX: XDJ) fell 0.5%.

The S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ) also suffered, falling 1.4% despite oil prices rising.

The Brent crude oil price lifted 0.3% to US$93.52 a barrel overnight while the US Nymex crude oil price gained 0.9% to US$85.32 a barrel

Meanwhile, the S&P/ASX 200 Real Estate Index (ASX: XRE) rose 2.5% on Wednesday while the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) lifted 2.4%.

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

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC) share price led the way on the index today, gaining 11% after its historical parent entity snapped up a 13.78% stake in the company.  

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Costa Group Holdings Ltd (ASX: CGC)$2.4710.76%
GUD Holdings Limited (ASX: GUD)$7.655.37%
Ramelius Resources Limited (ASX: RMS)$0.6554.8%
Nufarm Ltd (ASX: NUF) $5.634.45%
Charter Hall Long WALE REIT (ASX: CLW)$4.304.12%
Centuria Industrial REIT (ASX: CIP)$2.913.93%
Alumina Limited (ASX: AWC)$1.3353.89%
APA Group (ASX: APA)$10.263.85%
De Grey Mining Limited (ASX: DEG) $1.093.81%
Northern Star Resources Ltd (ASX: NST)$8.563.51%

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 no position in any of the stocks mentioned. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended APA Group. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended COSTA GRP FPO. 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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