Austrian racer Anna Fenninger withstood a strong challenge from rival Tina Maze to successfully defend her World Cup and giant slalom titles after winning the season-ending GS race on Sunday.

World giant slalom champion Fenninger finished 22 points ahead of Olympic champion Maze of Slovenia in the overall standings and sealed the trophy in style with a commanding performance on the Roc de Fer course.

“It was a good season and in the end it was so tight,” the 25-year-old Fenninger said. “I think we’re both winners.”

Fenninger finished .38 seconds ahead of countrywoman Eva-Maria Brem — her only rival for the GS title — and .46 clear of Maze, the World Cup champion two seasons ago.