With both drivers and constructors title already decided, the fight in the championships now concentrates on the lower ranks. In the Drivers' Championship, Juan Pablo Montoya in 3rd is 5 points ahead of teammate Ralf Schumacher and for Ralf to take 3rd he would need to either win the race provided that Montoya finishes lower that second or to finish second with Montoya out of the point-scoring positions. David Coulthard has a slim chance of winning 3rd place but that can only happen if he wins the Japanese Grand Prix with Montoya finishing 3rd or lower. Coulthard could take 4th in the Championship by finishing 4th and ahead of Ralf Schumacher.