Here are the top 10 ASX 200 shares today

Mining shares took the backseat on Thursday.

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Thursday was another good day on the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO). It closed 0.53% higher at 7,152.5 points.

In the lead today was the S&P/ASX 200 Utilities Index (ASX: XUJ). The sector soared 1.6% as all three of its constituents gained between 1.2% and 1.7%.

Next best was the S&P/ASX 200 Information Technology Index (ASX: XIJ), rising 1.3% following a strong overnight session for the tech-heavy Nasdaq Composite Index (NASDAQ: .IXIC).

The Wall Street index rose 1.5% on Wednesday's session as United States consumer confidence reached an eight-month high.

There was only one sector trading in the red at the end of today's session. That was the S&P/ASX 200 Materials Index (ASX: XMJ). It fell 0.2% despite BHP Group Ltd (ASX: BHP) officially entering an agreement to buy copper giant OZ Minerals Ltd (ASX: OZL).

So, with all that in mind, which ASX 200 share outperformed all others on Thursday? Keep reading to find out.

Top 10 ASX 200 shares countdown

The top-performing stock on the index today was real estate services business Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG). It dived 9% on Tuesday after the company released a disappointing trading update.

Today's biggest gains were made by these shares:

ASX-listed companyShare pricePrice change
Domain Holdings Australia Ltd (ASX: DHG)$2.705.47%
Champion Iron Ltd (ASX: CIA)$7.404.96%
Pro Medicus Limited (ASX: PME)$56.403.91%
Lake Resources N.L. (ASX: LKE)$0.813.85%
Nanosonics Ltd (ASX: NAN)$4.443.74%
Breville Group Ltd (ASX: BRG)$18.663.61%
Seek Limited (ASX: SEK)$21.203.52%
NIB Holdings Limited (ASX: NHF)$7.703.49%
Lifestyle Communities Ltd (ASX: LIC)$19.193.34%
Telix Pharmaceuticals Ltd (ASX: TLX)$7.113.34%

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 Nanosonics and Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has positions in and has recommended Nanosonics and Pro Medicus. The Motley Fool Australia has recommended NIB Holdings and Seek. 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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