Lewis Hamilton took victory in Sunday's Japanese Grand Prix to move within touching distance of a fifth Formula One title, as championship rival Sebastian Vettel finished only sixth after colliding with Max Verstappen.

Hamilton led from pole to flag, crossing the line 12.9 seconds ahead of Mercedes team-mate Valtteri Bottas, who completed a one-two for Mercedes for the second race in succession. Vettel, who had started eighth after a failed tyre gamble in qualifying, made contact with Verstappen's Red Bull on the fourth lap while trying to pass the Dutchman for third on the eighth lap.