Niall Quinn took victory and with it, the Autumn Trophy whilst Aaron Steele won the FPA Shoutout in a nail biting final round of the Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy at Snetterton.

Steele becomes the sixth and final nomination for the prestigious McLaren Autosport BRDC Award following his best two points finishes from the two races earlier today (Sunday).

After a steady start, Jolyon Palmer took the lead from Aaron Steele going into Sear Corner for the first time before the front runners almost ran four abreast along Revett Straight. With little room to maneuvere, Steele and Tom Bradshaw touched, which left Bradshaw bouncing across the grass and Steele was later disqualified from the race due to his part in the incident. Bradshaw retired later in the race whilst trying to charge through the field, ending his hopes of Autumn Trophy and Shooutout glory.

Niall Quinn took the lead from Jolyon Palmer on lap two with a great move around the outside at Riches and the pair contested the victory throughout the race. With Palmer knowing that only a win would land him the Shootout prize, Quinn had to defend extremely well but the Irishman was up to the challenge - taking the win and Autumn Trophy in the process: "I am just ecstatic," said Quinn. "Hopefully this shows everyone what I am capable of."

Matt Hamilton was another who could have taken the FPA Shootout but he had to settle for third in the race and second in the Shootout standings. It could not have been closer as both Steele and Hamilton finished on equal points, with Steele taking it due to him setting the fastest lap during the day: "I pushed as hard as possible," said Hamilton. "I knew I had to finish second in the race but it just didn't quite happen."

Alex Waters and Jack Clarke were fourth and fifth respectively whilst Tom Ashton scored an impressive sixth.

So it was Niall Quinn celebrating his Autumn Trophy success and Aaron Steele who took the FPA honours and that prestigious entry into the McLaren Autosport BRDC Award: "I am really looking forward to driving the DTM car but it hasn't even sunk in yet," said Steele. "This is the best moment of my career."

Formula Palmer Audi Autumn Trophy, round six, Snetterton, race results:

1. Niall Quinn, 18 laps
2. Jolyon Palmer, +1.988s
3. Matt Hamilton, +4.118s
4. Alex Waters, +10.638s
5. Jack Clarke, +20.302s
6. Tom Ashton, +30.692s
7. Daniel Brown, +31.344s
8. Callum Holland, +33.2045s
9. Tobias Hegewald, +40.228s
10. Max Snegirev, +54.092s