Max Verstappen has become almost unstoppable and that is a frightening thought for F1
The closest challengers
A couple of drivers have got close to doubling their nearest title rivals previously but that was also when there were fewer points on offer.
Nigel Mansell came within four points of the remarkable accomplishment when he became champion of the world in 1992, missing out on doubling up his team-mate Riccardo Patrese.
Sir Jackie Stewart also came within four points during his title season of 1971, beating Ronnie Peterson.
Michael Schumacher also got close during his dominant Ferrari years, particularly in 2003 when he was seven points away from doubling David Coulthard's total for McLaren.