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McCulloch's Hawaii win seals WSL tour spot

Sophie McCulloch (c) celebrates her victory at the final World Surf League qualification event. (PR HANDOUT IMAGE PHOTO) (AAP)

Sophie McCulloch has nabbed the final qualifying spot for next year's top tour with an upset victory at the final World Surf League qualification event in Hawaii.

The Australian took the fifth spot on offer - but only just, after local favourite and defending Haleiwa Challenger champion Bettylou Sakura Johnson's brilliant wave almost trumped her.

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