Today, the S&P/ASX 200 Index (ASX: XJO) notched up its third consecutive day in the red. The benchmark index finished slightly lower at 7,272.5 points, down 0.11%.
Across the markets on Wednesday, it was a balance between strong performers in real estate shares and weakness among the miners and banks.
However, the question is: which shares delivered the biggest returns to investors on the ASX today? Here are the ten stocks that rose to the occasion:
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Top 10 ASX shares countdown today
Looking at the top 200 listed companies, The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) was the biggest gainer today. Shares in the infant formula producer soared 13.28%. It is a sight for sore eye following the company's disappointing performance over the past year. The boost comes amid its smaller rival, Bubs Australia Ltd (ASX: BUB) releasing a positive update. Find out more about The A2 Milk Company here.
The next biggest gaining ASX share today was The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR). The casino operator gained 5.92% despite news that the Queensland police is investigating the company. Uncover the latest Star Entertainment Group details here.
Today's top 10 biggest gains were made in these ASX shares:
| ASX-listed company | Share price | Price change |
| The a2 Milk Company Ltd (ASX: A2M) | $6.57 | 13.28% |
| The Star Entertainment Group Ltd (ASX: SGR) | $3.40 | 5.92% |
| Pointsbet Holdings Ltd (ASX: PBH) | $10.13 | 4.87% |
| Vicinity Centres (ASX: VCX) | $1.735 | 3.27% |
| National Storage REIT (ASX: NSR) | $2.37 | 3.04% |
| Crown Resorts Ltd (ASX: CWN) | $9.10 | 2.94% |
| Worley Ltd (ASX: WOR) | $10.69 | 2.59% |
| Tabcorp Holdings Ltd (ASX: TAH) | $5.15 | 2.59% |
| Abacus Property Group (ASX: ABP) | $3.615 | 2.41% |
| Sims Ltd (ASX: SGM) | $13.90 | 2.28% |
Our top 10 ASX shares today countdown is a recurring end-of-day summary to ensure you know which companies were making big moves on the day. Check-in at Fool.com.au after the market has closed during weekdays to see which stocks make the countdown.
