Max Verstappen's 20th birthday gift came a day late, but when it did the Red Bull driver unwrapped the winner's trophy on the top step of the Malaysian Grand Prix podium as he claimed his second career victory, this time beating Lewis Hamilton fair and square at Sepang. Verstappen won the race by 12 seconds after starting from third on the grid, from the start he tucked in behind the Mercedes of pole sitter Hamilton him until lap four when he pounced to claim the lead where he stayed until the chequered flag waved. The Dutchman managed the lead to around 10 seconds, controlled the pace and in the end cruised to his second career victory at the last grand prix at Sepang for the foreseeable...
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