S'Prod qualifying: Rock on Tommy

The Norwegian eked out a 0.179s advantage over the BMW of Norman Simon, who is close behind Rustad in the championship, while a last-gasp effort from Tobia Masini netted him third on the grid in his Alfa Romeo 156.

"It's a good way to end the season," said Rustad. "We had a few problems in practice, but I felt I really got the best out of my tyres."

Series debutant Tom Coronel was fourth quickest in his BMW, ahead of the man he is supposed to be helping to the title, Duncan Huisman. Importantly, sixth placed Huisman is two places ahead of arch rival Peter Kox, but he will have to finish the race ahead of his fellow countryman to steal the crown.

Tom Ferrier was a solid ninth in his Edenbridge-run BMW, while Jarama hero James Hanson could only manage 13th.

Tommy Rustad, Nissan Primera, 1m53.524s
Norman Simon, BMW 320i, +0.179s
Tobia Masini, Alfa Romeo 156, +0.265s
Tom Coronel, BMW 320i, +0.314s
Duncan Huisman, BMW 320i, +0.353s
Paolo Ruberti, BMW 320i, +0.394s