Thorbjorn Olesen storms to six-shot victory at Ras Al Khaimah Championship

Thorbjorn Olesen won his eighth DP World Tour title in convincing fashion as he fired a closing 67 at the Ras Al Khaimah Championship, finishing at 27 under overall.

The Dane entered the final day four shots clear of Rasmus Hojgaard but saw that lead wiped out within seven holes as his countryman made a blistering start.

A stunning eagle and three-shot swing on the next completely changed the complexion of the day, however, and Olesen eased to a six-shot win.

Hojgaard signed for a 69 to finish at 21 under, one shot clear of Frenchman Frederic Lacroix, who ended his week with a 68. Olesen's total of 261 – which included a course-record equalling 62 on Friday – is the lowest of the season, with his score to par also the lowest of the season by seven strokes.

His six-shot winning margin is also the biggest of the season so far and Olesen has now won in three consecutive seasons and seven times out of eight when holding the 54-hole lead. He moves up to sixth in the Race to Dubai Rankings in Partnership with Rolex and could go as high as 57th on the Official World Golf Ranking, his highest position since June 2019.

"It's very special," said UAE-based Olesen, whose family were present to see his win. "Standing here with (son) Cooper makes it a little more special.

"It was still a battle out there, it got close and you've got one of the most solid players right behind you so I knew it was going to be tough and we were tied for the lead very quickly.

"I played some nice golf coming in and holed the right putts at the right time. To win was a goal and it was nice to get that here, especially being here at my new home. It's always a place I like to come to, not just for golf but for holidays. It's a great place and I'm really