The S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) posted a third consecutive gain on Tuesday. The index closed 0.36% higher at 6,958.9 points.
The United States' mid-term elections were the talk of the town today as they kicked off. Some experts predict Wall Street could rejoice if the US Republican Party takes power in either the senate or the house, thereby potentially limiting sweeping legislative changes.
Meanwhile, back home, the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ) led the way, gaining 1.4%.
The S&P/ASX 200 Financials Index (ASX: XFJ) and the S&P/ASX 200 Consumer Staples Index (ASX: XSJ) also outperformed, lifting 1% and 1.3% respectively.
It wasn't such a great day for the S&P/ASX 200 Energy Index (ASX: XEJ), though. It fell 2.3% amid easing oil prices.
The Brent crude oil price dropped 0.7% to US$97.92 a barrel overnight, while the US Nymex crude oil price slipped 0.9% to US$91.79 a barrel.
The S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ) also dropped 0.3% on Tuesday.
All in all, nine of the ASX 200's 11 sectors closed higher. But which share outperformed all others? Keep reading to find out.
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Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown
Today's top-performing ASX 200 stock was Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN). It posted a near-5% gain despite no news having been released by the diversified mining company.
Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| Mineral Resources Limited (ASX: MIN) | $79.11 | 4.95% |
| Pilbara Minerals Ltd (ASX: PLS) | $5.43 | 4.42% |
| A2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) | $5.73 | 3.99% |
| Lottery Corporation Ltd (ASX: TLC) | $4.47 | 3.95% |
| Core Lithium Ltd (ASX: CXO) | $1.505 | 3.79% |
| Allkem Ltd (ASX: AKE) | $15.46 | 3.34% |
| Block Inc (ASX: SQ2) | $97.21 | 2.82% |
| Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) | $0.975 | 2.63% |
| IGO Ltd (ASX: IGO) | $15.67 | 2.49% |
| Nickel Industries Ltd (ASX: NIC) | $0.83 | 2.47% |
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.
