It wasn't the race Ferrari was expecting, but the second best thing for the Japanese Grand Prix fans was Valtteri Bottas' return to the top step of the podium for the first time since Baku.

Enjoy our second gallery of the day covering the race action from Suzuka.

Michael Delaney

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