The Briton finished third on-the-road in a tense penultimate round, which would have been enough for the title, but the result was guranteed when he was promoted to second after Antonio Felix da Costa was handed a three-minute penalty for a technical infringement after finishing second.
Dennis’ closest championship rival Cassidy had led early in the race from pole, but his championship chances were dashed after Envision Racing team-mate Sebastien Buemi damaged his front wing.
