Atwal also had to complete his third round on Sunday

Arjun Atwal held off the challenge of Retief Goosen to claim his second European tour title at the Malaysian Open.

The Indian's final round of 66 saw him end on 24 under par to earn the �113,000 first prize at the Mines Resort in Kuala Lumpur.

European number one Goosen finished four shots behind, level on 20 under with Australian Brad Kennedy.

Atwal, who won the Singapore Masters title 12 months ago, finished his round in style by chipping in at the last.

"Whilst being in the lead since the first day has been good, it does take it out of you mentally," he said.

"It's burned me out. It didn't really get to me when I was on the golf course but right after I finished, I was drained.

Malaysian Open result - 24 Arjun Atwal (Ind) - 20 Retief Goosen (Rsa), Brad Kennedy (Aus) -18 Dean Robertson (Sco) -17 Thammanoon Srirot (Tha)

"The win in Singapore last year was good and after that win I didn't play so well and I started doubting myself.

"But this win kind of makes me believe a bit better in myself and told me that I am good enough to compete on the European Tour or any tour."

Dean Robertson chipped in at the 18th to complete a final round of 66 and take fourth place.

It was a welcome return to top form for the Scot, who missed almost all of last season with clinical depression.

Padraig Harrington closed with a 73 for a 12-under total on his return to competition after a nine-week break.

Atwal had earlier completed a 67 in the delayed third round to take a two-shot lead into the final 18 holes.

Goosen birdied the last two holes of his third round to put the pressure on the Indian and moved to within one shot with a birdie on the 10th.

But the South African dropped a shot after finding the water at the 13th and Atwal cemented his advantage at the next with a 10-foot birdie.