Klien Delighted with 'Fantastic' Fifth

Klien was one of a group of drivers who benefited from not pitting during the second Safety Car period, the Red Bull driver emerging in fifth place, a position he managed to keep until the end of the race.

It was Klien's best result in his 31 Grand Prix starts.

"Absolutely brilliant, fantastic, that was one of the best races for me," said Klien. "Everything came together and not pitting during the second safety car worked perfectly. When I came out of the pits and saw on the pit board that I was fifth, I couldn't believe it.

"It was great to set some of the fastest laps of the race too, as the fuel went down in the car, it just got better and better to drive. It's a great way to end the season."

Teammate David Coulthard was not so lucky, the Safety Car periods working against him.

The Scot, who finished in ninth place, was unhappy after both Jenson Button and Juan Pablo Montoya overtook him while the safety car was on track. Coulthard revealed he had asked the FIA for clarification.

"That was pants," said Coulthard. "With every safety car we went backwards, but that's the way these things work sometimes. Safety cars either work for or against you. We made our pitstop one lap before it came out, which cost us, but there was also some confusion with Jenson and Montoya.

"I overtook them both and came up along side the safety car. I slowed down to clarify the safety car wanted me to pass, but they both re-passed me alongside the safety car and re-took position. I asked [race director] Charlie Whiting for clarification during the race, to find out if it was allowed, but it never came from the FIA.

"I know it's very confusing in those situations, as there's lots of traffic and cars, but it undoubtedly cost me some points. Christian scoring four points is great for the team and it concludes what's been a very positive first year for Red Bull Racing. We'll be back next year and, hopefully, be even stronger."