Kaymer led the tournament from start to finish

Rising German star Martin Kaymer eased to his maiden European Tour victory, ending four shots clear in Abu Dhabi.

The rookie of the year, who was six ahead after three rounds, saw off Lee Westwood and Henrik Stenson with a two-over-par 74 to finish on 15 under.

Briton Westwood had a chance to move to within one with five holes to play but just missed a 10-foot downhill putt.

He also missed a 20-foot birdie chance at 16 and bogeyed the last for 70 to tie with Swede Stenson, who shot a 71.

Kaymer had a comfortable three-stroke cushion heading down the 18th fairway and he made no mistake with a birdie four - only his second of the final round.

A two-shot swing can happen any time here but nothing really happened on the greens Lee Westwood

Englishman Richard Finch, Spaniard Ignacio Garrido and Sweden's Peter Hedblom finished tied for third at 10 under.

"The feeling is unbelievable," said Kaymer. "I did struggle on the front nine, but I just tried to stick to my gameplan - hit fairways and greens.

"These guys had to catch me and I didn't have to make birdies but it was really tough, especially between 12 and 15, to make pars."

Westwood added: "A two-shot swing can happen any time here, and I was pleased with the way I played tee to green, but nothing really happened on the greens.