The Northern Irishman was in the midst of a two-way tussle with Rasmus Hojgaard for the season-ending event when his Race to Dubai crown was confirmed, with both players locked on 13 under with five holes remaining.
McIlroy valiantly saved par at the 15th hole before hitting his approach inside a foot at the next to card his first birdie in 11 holes and nudge ahead of his rival.
Hojgaard holed a clutch par putt at the 17th to remain one behind but when he failed to find the cup with a birdie effort at the last, McIlroy had two attempts for victory.
He only needed one putt to seal the two-shot success at Jumeirah Golf Estates and complete the end-of-season double.
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