Rory McIlroy secured his sixth Race to Dubai title with victory at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

McIlroy finished at 15 under par and two shots clear of Rasmus Hojgaard, who he partnered during the final round, to seal glory at Jumeirah Golf Estates.

The four-time major winner claimed his record-equalling third triumph in this event, matching Jon Rahm.

It is also his third successive Race to Dubai victory - and sixth overall to move level with Seve Ballesteros. 

McIlroy was tied for the lead heading into the final day, and a run of four successive birdies gave him a three-shot advantage early on.

However, he hit bogeys on the ninth and 13th holes, allowing Hojgaard to draw level heading into the final four.

Nevertheless, McIlroy dug deep with a brilliant approach leading to a birdie on the 16th, which put him back in front. 

And while Hojgaard could only par the final hole after narrowly missing a birdie putt, the Northern Irishman held his nerve with another birdie to seal his seventh tournament win in Dubai.

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