The Suzuka win left Rosberg in the comfortable position of being able to finish second in the remaining four races - and even third in one of them - to guarantee the title regardless of Hamilton's results. With Hamilton starting from pole, Rosberg duly took second in Austin behind his team-mate after losing out to Ricciardo at the start, ensuring he could mathematically win the title at the following race in Mexico.
POINTS
Rosberg: 331
Hamilton: 305
