The Dutch four-in-hand driver won his first World Cup of the season by a mere 0.1 point, but it clinched a spot in the final in Bordeaux.

The Dutch driver clinched the FEI Driving World Cup, marking his first London International Horse Show win in seven years.

The Belgian driver clinched his second victory in the series following his win at the opening leg in Lyon in November.

The Australian current world #1-ranked four-in-hand driver and his team were polished and consistent over the two days of competition.

Driving’s biggest names will showcase their skills and speed in the new series taking place at European shows between November and February.

It was a record-breaking 7th consecutive individual gold for Boyd Exell and the 12th Dutch team gold in Szilvásvárad, Hungary.

The Lipizzaner state stud farm at Szilvásvárad will be the venue; The Netherlands is favoured to win a 12th world title.

The battle in Bordeaux was the most close-fought in years, with just fractions separating the winner from rival Boyd Exell.

The title race is tighter than ever thanks to Belgium’s Dries Degrieck, who has upset the applecart and put himself into serious contention.

The Belgian farrier added his name to the four-in-hand driving elite and sealed his place in the World Cup Final in Bordeaux next month.