Beechey was able to accelerate away from the Porsche on the run to the finish to take the win over Hamilton and Jim McKeown. Despite the looming disqualification, Geoghegan continued on in the race, breaking the lap record and eventually making it back on to the lead lap. With Hamilton failing to take victory, Geoghegan clinched the title by one point.
Beechey outpaced the Porsche during the final stretch to secure the win over Hamilton and Jim McKeown. Meanwhile, Geoghegan continued despite the risk of disqualification, setting a new lap record and rejoining the lead group. As a result, Geoghegan secured the championship by a narrow margin after Hamilton failed to take the top spot.