Aston Martin driver Alonso put on a masterclass in Sao Paulo by fending off Perez's quicker Red Bull, and while the Mexican was able to pass him on the penultimate lap, Alonso struck back on the final tour by setting up an overtake into Turn 4.
In a drag race to the finish, Perez ran out of road to overtake the Spaniard, the difference being 0.053s at the line.
