However, McLaren's title came under threat at the start of the race when Max Verstappen collided with Oscar Piastri, and the pair dropped down the field.
Meanwhile, Charles Leclerc pulled off an incredible drive to storm from the back of the grid to the podium, after a 10-place grid penalty ruined his weekend.
Lewis Hamilton also ended his relationship with Mercedes on a high, as he also fought from the back to claim P4 ahead of team-mate George Russell.
Following a race dominated by penalties, below is the final classification from the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.