By virtue of this performance, Sahara Force India collected 14 points from the race and consolidated its fourth position in the Constructor's standings with 147 points.
The Mercedes driver crossed the finish line 1.2 seconds ahead of Malaysia GP winner Max Verstappen to claim his eighth F1 victory of the season.
With five races remaining in the season, Lewis Hamilton leads Sebastian Vettel by 34 points in the drivers' championship.
The Mercedes driver was quickest in the afternoon practice with a lap of 1 minute, 48.719 seconds, .799 seconds ahead of Force India rival Esteban Ocon.
Suzuka: Mercedes' Nico Rosberg secured pole position for the Japanese Grand Prix, less than a tenth of a second up on team-mate Lewis Hamilton here on Saturday.Williams' Valtteri Bottas was third and Felipe Massa fifth,
Tokyo: Sebastian Vettel is aiming to clinch his fourth straight Formula One championship at this weekend's Japanese Grand Prix, a race the Red Bull driver lists among his favorites. If Vettel wins at Suzuka, and
Suzuka (Japan), Oct 6: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has claimed pole position for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, qualifying ahead of teammate Mark Webber on Saturday. Vettel, a two-time winner in Japan, secured
Suzuka (Japan), Oct 6: Red Bull driver Sebastian Vettel has claimed pole position for the Formula One Japanese Grand Prix, qualifying ahead of teammate Mark Webber on Saturday. Vettel, a two-time winner in Japan, secured
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