Thorbjorn Olesen eases to Thailand Classic victory

WINNER: Thorbjorn Olesen of Denmark poses with the Thailand Classic Trophy after winning the Thailand Classic at Amata Spring Country Club in Thailand. Pic: Thananuwat Srirasant/Getty Images

Thorbjorn Olesen stretched away from the field to claim his seventh DP World Tour title by four shots at the Thailand Classic in Bangkok.

Olesen took a two-shot lead into the final round and birdies at the first, second and sixth sealed a fine display of front-running.

The 33-year-old cruised home with a bogey-free 66 putting him 24-under for the tournament, well clear of Germany's Yannik Paul who finished on 20-under after a final round 68.

Joost Luiten and Alexander Knappe shared third place a further two shots back, while Olesen's fellow Dane Oliver Hundeboll made a hole-in-one at the par-three 13th.

Dale Whitnell was the best-placed British player, taking a share of ninth place on 15-under after a final round of 71.

Olesen said he hoped his win would help him maintain his momentum towards a potential Ryder Cup berth this year, having previously had a taste of the tournament in 2018.

"It's always a goal, when you've tried it once you want to go back," said Olesen.

"I know I was a long way behind, but this is a really good start to the year. It's time to keep going and see if we can get in that team.

"It's been a while since I've been in the top 100 in the world, it feels good. I don't feel like I'm far away with two victories in nine months. I feel like the way I played today under pressure is something that gives me a lot of confidence going forward."