Max Verstappen has ended the final practice session from the Suzuka Circuit as the fastest driver ahead of team-mate Sergio Perez.
The Dutchman led Perez by two and a half tenths at the chequered flag.
The Mercedes duo of George Russell and Lewis Hamilton were third and fourth respectively, while Fernando Alonso rounded out the top five.
No rain impacted the session after the FP2 disruption on Friday, allowing all teams to complete their necessary runs.
See the full results below!
Result Free practice 3 - Japanese
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