McIlroy second best at World Tour Championship

Rory McIlroy had to settle for second place at the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai, falling two shots behind winner Henrik Stenson.

The Swede successfully retained his title, finishing with 16 under par after a thrilling final round, fending off challenge from Ryder Cup team-mates McIlroy, Justin Rose and Victor Dubuisson.

Rafael Cabrera-Bello held a two-shot advantage down the back nine, but a brilliant tee shot on the par-three 17 produced a tap-in birdie to reclaim the lead.

And a birdie on the final hole secured the title for Stenson, defending a title for the first time in his career.

"It feels great," said Stenson. "I'm exhausted to say the least.

"It was hot out there and tricky on the back nine. I did not play my best and had a shocking hole on 11 which knocked me back but I did not give up. I just had to dig in there and wait for something to happen.

"I had a couple of close calls this year to get my win and it was not to be. It's been close but eventually you get something if you stick around and I surely did that."