(CNN) -- World champion Sebastian Vettel apologized to Red Bull teammate Mark Webber after defying orders to snatch a "risky" victory at the Malaysian Grand Prix on Sunday and go to the top of the driver standings. Webber had been poised for the 10th victory of his career and first since July as he led comfortably after the team's final pit stops, and was told to hold back to maintain his car until the finish at the Sepang circuit. Vettel, however, took the opportunity to edge past the veteran Australian and claim his 27th race win, having started from pole position for the second time in two events this season.
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Sebastian Vettel wins Malaysia Grand Prix from Red Bull teammate Mark Webber
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Webber is unhappy after Vettel defies team orders to pass and claim first win of 2013
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German later apologizes to Webber, having been rebuked by team boss during race
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Lewis Hamilton takes third after his Mercedes teammate is told not to overtake
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