It was FEI Driving World Cup gold for the Australian at the Final in France, challenged by father-and-son legends Ijsbrand and Bram Chardon.

The Dutch driver now shares top spot in the series with Aussie Boyd Exell; the pair will face off next in Leipzig, Germany.

The Australian world number one was in a league of his own as he triumphed for the second consecutive weekend.

The Australian driver led the first leg of the 2022/23 series from gate to wire ahead of Ijsbrand Chardon (NED) and Koos de Ronde (NED).

The Netherlands take their 11th team gold during a rain-drenched final cones competition at Pratoni del Vivaro.

Boyd Exell remains in front individually after an intense marathon in Pratoni Del Vivaro as the masterful Dutch take the team lead.

Australian Boyd Exell launched his campaign to win a record sixth FEI Driving World Championship with a stunning 34.13 dressage score.

Six teams, 37 athletes and 185 horses have converged on Pratoni del Vivaro, Italy for the exciting four-in-hand championships.

The new FEI Driving World Cup victor (and imminent father-to-be) ousted the reigning champion in an exciting drive-off in Leipzig.