Rory McIlroy surprised Race to Dubai title tilt is still in his own hands

A total of seven players can still win the Race to Dubai.

Rory McIlroy admits he is pleasantly surprised to still be in control of his own destiny as he looks to win a third Race to Dubai title in four years.

McIlroy did not play the BMW Masters last week and would have been overtaken by Danny Willett if the Englishman had finished alone in 28th or better in Shanghai.