Charl Schwartzel wins second tournament in a row.

Charl Schwartzel cruised to his second straight European Tour title in his home city with a six shot win at the Joburg Open, further extending his early lead in The Race to Dubai.

The Africa Open winner coasted around the East Course at Royal Johannesburg and Kensington in a five under par 66, following rounds of 63, 68 and 64 for a 23 under par total.

That was far too good for the chasing pack, with Schwartzel’s fellow South African Keith Horne sharing second with Darren Clarke on 17 under following a best of the day final round 64.

Clarke let slip a chance to apply real pressure midway through the front nine, but chipped in for eagle on the last.

Schwartzel’s notable double, completed with a polished 66, takes Schwartzel to his best ever position in the World Rankings - possibly as high as 35th depending on what happens on the US PGA Tour this week.He would be a good contender for a major as he is now 43 under par for his last 8 rounds.

Darren Clarke wants to make Monty's Ryder cup team and he has got himself off to a great start with a 17 under par total and a cheque for 119,730 Euros.

Simon Thornton in only his second start as a full card holder played a great tournament to finish in a tie for 17th.He scored 70,65,71,69 (-9) to earn 15,938 Euros.

Michael Hoey had a poor 73 to finish in 25th position on -7 and earn 12,480 Euros.

Young Niall Kearney put up a good show in his second tournament as a Professional.He shot a brilliant 68 in the second round to miss the 3 under par cut mark by only one shot.Gary Murphy was on the same total after a second round 67 to go with his opening 73,while Peter Lawrie missed the cut by 6 shots after scores of 74,71.