It's funny how luck often plays such a pivotal role in sport. Lewis Hamilton held a firm grip on most of the Malaysian Grand Prix, but came away empty handed through no fault of his own.
Nico Rosberg was in the wars, but somehow emerged unscathed and with an extended championship lead.
And through it all came Daniel Ricciardo, whose first victory of the season was some kind of retribution for the two that got away in Spain and Monaco earlier this year.