 Another dominant win followed in Qatar, making him the first 125cc rider in four years to win back-to-back races.His excellent form continued until the end of the year, leading the championship table with a great margin from start to finish and eventually becoming 125cc World Champion in Australia, three races before the end of the season.Along the way he took eight wins and broke numerous records, including the highest number of points in the class and most podium finishes in a single season.