Adelaide went down to Gold Coast by 43 points at Metricon Stadium on Sunday.
Despite the Crows threatening early in the final term and getting within 13 points, the Suns finished with a flurry of goals to record a 18.8 (116) to 10.13 (73) win.
The Crows had the better of the first quarter but couldn't convert it to the scoreboard, taking just a six-point lead to the break despite dominating around stoppages.
Gold Coast flipped the momentum shortly after quarter-time with Mabior Chol kicking two goals in the opening three minutes after the Suns won centre clearances.
The Suns' dominance continued as the half wore on, winning the inside 50 count 17-9 for the quarter and cashing in with six goals, including two more to Rankine.
Rory Laird (42 disposals) was tireless, while Jordan Dawson (32) was a driving force from defence.
GOLD COAST 1.2 7.5 10.7 18.8 (116)
ADELAIDE 2.2 3.6 6.11 10.13 (73)
GOALS
Gold Coast: Ainsworth 3, Casboult 3, Chol 3, Rankine 3, Flanders 2, Holman 2, Davies, Jeffrey
Adelaide: Fogarty 2, Dawson, Hamill, McAdam, Murphy, Rachele, Rowe, Thilthorpe, Walker
BEST
Gold Coast: Ainsworth, Rankine, Rowell, Lemmens, Swallow, Miller
Adelaide: Laird, Dawson, Berry, Keays, Murray, Walker
INJURIES
Gold Coast: Powell (leg), Budarick (hamstring)
Adelaide: Thilthorpe (ankle)
SUBSTITUTES
Gold Coast: Jack Bowes (replaced Wil Powell in the third quarter)
Adelaide: Lachlan Murphy (replaced Riley Thilthorpe in the third quarter)
