2010 Singapore Grand Prix Race day in Singapore

Vitaly Petrov finished 11th, out of the points. Alguersuari was 12th with Schumacher 13th, Buemi 14th and di Grassi 15th.

But Alonso is clearly delighted to defeat Red Bull here, putting him just 11 points off the championship lead.

So Virgin Racing wins the new teams battle with di Grassi's placing. Kovalainen was classified as the final finisher in 16th position.

Alonso has plenty energy left after a two-hour scrap and celebrates his fourth win of the season.

Hamilton is now 20 points adrift of championship leader Webber, with Vettel a further point behind.

The top three drivers step out onto the podium and the Spanish national anthem rings out for Fernando Alonso - tonight's winner.

The Italian national anthem follows in honour of tonight's winning constructor - Ferrari.

Alonso is delighted as he shakes hands with Webber on the podium.

Alonso is happy, if a little hot and sweaty, as he accepts the award for a fine win around the streets of Singapore.

Technical director Aldo Costa picks up the constructors' prize for a delighted Ferrari team.

Sebastian Vettel receives his award for second place. The German smiles as he raises the trophy above his head.

Webber is very happy to pick up the third place trophy on a great day for his points total at the top of the table.

The champagne sprays on the podium and Alonso makes sure that Aldo Costa gets a soaking.

The drivers pose for the obligatory photograph on the top step of the podium at the end of a very hot and intense Singapore Grand Prix.

Eight drivers retired from the Singapore Grand Prix:

Glock retired in the pits after a spirited defensive drive for much of the race.

Heidfeld retired after contact with Michael Schumacher as the pair were battling for 14th place.

Hamilton was out after a clash with Webber for position, just after the restart.

Christian Klien retired in the pits.

Kobayashi lost control of his Sauber at turn 18 and smashed into the barriers. Senna collected him bringing out the safety car for the second time.

Jarno Trulli retired early on after four pitstops, while Tonio Liuzzi posted the first retirement when he stopped on track, to bring out the safety car for the first time.

The spectators gather over the start-finish straight after an eventful race at Marina Bay.

Here's our round up of the race under the lights in Singapore:

Alonso holds off Vettel for vital win

Four races remain in the 2010 season, providing the Korean event takes place, and the battle for the title will roll on to Japan in two weeks time.

Alonso is the big mover in the points standings, taking over second after his win this evening. Webber's lead is now 11 points, with Hamilton dropping to 20 behind after a costly retirement that also dents McLaren's advances in the constructors' race. World Championship standings, round 15: Drivers: Constructors: 1. Webber 202 1. Red Bull-Renault 383 2. Alonso 191 2. McLaren-Mercedes 359 3. Hamilton 182 3. Ferrari 316 4. Vettel 181 4. Mercedes 168 5. Button 177 5. Renault 133 6. Massa 125 6. Force India-Mercedes 62 7. Rosberg 122 7. Williams-Cosworth 57 8. Kubica 114 8. Sauber-Ferrari 27 9. Sutil 49 9. Toro Rosso-Ferrari 10 10. Schumacher 46

Who would have thought that Fernando Alonso would score a 50 point maximum in the last two races, while Lewis Hamilton came away with nothing? That is exactly what's happened in the last fortnight as the momentum between the top three teams swings once again.

This was the 2010 Singapore Grand Prix on AUTOSPORT Live. Thank you for joining us over the weekend and we will be back for the Japanese Grand Prix from Suzuka in two weeks time.