Nico Rosberg rubber stamps his runner-up spot at Brazilian Grand Prix

Formula One: Mercedes driver secured a second victory in a row on Sunday

Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images
Nico Rosberg of Germany and Mercedes GP celebrates on the podium after winning the Formula One Grand Prix of Brazil at Autodromo Jose Carlos Pace. Photograph: Mark Thompson/Getty Images

Nico Rosberg sealed his second straight victory in Sunday's Brazilian Grand Prix to rubber stamp his runner-up spot in the Formula One world championship.

Lewis Hamilton got close to his Mercedes team-mate on a handful of occasions, but failed to find a way past at this famous Interlagos track.

Sebastian Vettel, now consigned to finishing third in the standings, completed the podium places with his Ferrari team-mate Kimi Raikkonen crossing the line in fourth.

Final Positions after Race (71 Laps): 1. Nico Rosberg(Ger) Mercedes GP 1hr 31mins 09.090secs

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2. Lewis Hamilton(Gbr)Mercedes GP 1:31:16.846

3. Sebastian Vettel(Ger)Ferrari 1:31:23.334

4. Kimi Raikkonen(Fin) Ferrari 1:31:56.633

5. Valtteri Bottas(Fin) Williams at 1 Lap

6. Nico Hulkenberg(Ger) Force India at 1 Lap

7. Daniil Kvyat(Rus)Red Bull at 1 Lap

8. Felipe Massa(Bra)Williams at 1 Lap

9. Romain Grosjean(Fra)Lotus F1 Team at 1 Lap

10. Max Verstappen(Ned)Scuderia Toro Rosso at 1 Lap

11. Pastor Maldonado(Ven)Lotus F1 Team at 1 Lap

12. Daniel Ricciardo(Aus)Red Bull at 1 Lap

13. Sergio Perez(Mex)Force India at 1 Lap

14. Felipe Nasr(Bra)Sauber-Ferrari at 1 Lap

15. Jenson Button(Gbr)McLaren at 1 Lap

16. Fernando Alonso(Spa)McLaren at 1 Lap

17. Marcus Ericsson(Swe)Sauber-Ferrari at 2 Laps

18. Will Stevens(Gbr)Manor Marussia F1 at 4 Laps

19. Alexander Rossi(USA)Manor Marussia F1 at 4 Laps

Not Classified: 20. Carlos Sainz (Spa) Scuderia Toro Rosso 0 Laps completed

Fastest Lap: Lewis Hamilton 1min 14.832secs on Lap 51