The final podium spot went to
Carlos Sainz. He managed to keep
Sergio Perez, who actually drove the entire race in fourth place, behind him. The fact that the Mexican driver missed out on the podium is striking, though. In the last ten laps he drives on fresh rubber, but he cannot make up any more positions.
Best of the rest is
George Russell. He managed to keep Lewis Hamiltno,
Valtteri Bottas, Fernando Alonso,
Esteban Ocon and
Alexander Albon behind him. For Albon, it meant another handsome World Championship point in a
Williams that is not very competitive at all.