By Karl King
March 20 2005

Toyota's 4th season in F1, and finally a podium! Jarno Trulli kept cool to bring his TF105 home where he qualified, in the runner-up spot. Critics had blasted Jarno for slipping back in Australia from the same grid slot, but today, he showed what he's worth.

"I had a great start" Trulli told. "I drove my race, was quite competitive and was following Fernando. I was managing the car and the tyres and just aimed to finish the race in second. It's fantastic to bring the first podium finish home for Toyota. We were quite comfortable on reliability even in these tough conditions. Our engine people have done a great job over the winter."

Ralf also did a good job, ensuring he finished some 20 seconds ahead of Coulthard in his RBR.

Toyota are now second in the constructors, 14 points behind Renault, and a point ahead of Red Bull.

Full Malaysia GP results;

1. ALONSO          Renault    1h40m17.336s

2. TRULLI          Toyota     +24.3s

3. HEIDFELD        Williams   +32.1s

4. MONTOYA         McLaren    +41.6s

5. R.SCHUMACHER    Toyota     +51.8s

6. COULTHARD       Red Bull   +1m12.5s
7. M.SCHUMACHER    Ferrari    +1m19.9s

8. KLIEN           Red Bull   +1m20.8s
9. RAIKKONEN       McLaren    +1m21.5s

10. MASSA          Sauber     +1 lap
11. KARTHIKEYAN    Jordan     +2 laps
12. MONTEIRO       Jordan     +3 laps
13. ALBERS         Minardi    +4 laps

14. BARRICHELLO    Ferrari    +7 laps

15. FISICHELLA     Renault    +20 laps
16. WEBBER         Williams   +20 laps

17. VILLENEUVE     Sauber     +30 laps

18. DAVIDSON       BAR        +54 laps

19. BUTTON         BAR        +54 laps
20. FRIESACHER     Minardi    +54 laps

Timings from ITV-F1 website