Two years ago, I wrote that if Jenson Button could follow up his 2009 triumph with another world title, he would become a world beater. And after watching Sebastian Vettel win two consecutive championships, I think it is safe to say the German has done just that.

Many will point to the excellent car he’s had as the main reason for triumph. Clearly it is important, but Vettel has this incredible talent that puts him ahead of the rest of the field. His obsession with picking up pole positions and even fastest laps drives him to a higher level. The daring move against Button at the beginning of last weekend’s Japan Grand Prix shows a sign of ruthlessness.

Crucially, his ability to pull out a faster lap under pressure – almost at the click of a finger – is mesmiring. He has dominated from start to finish in a fashion not seen since Michael Schumacher and pulls away from the pack with so much ease it is as if he is racing a series of milk floats. While Damon Hill argues that Vettel will struggle to beat his fellow countryman’s record of seven world titles, I believe he can.

Despite all this, Button has been quite exceptional himself this season. He is driving even better than at any point in his career – including that 2009 title win – and appears to be getting the better of teammate Lewis Hamilton.

And while this season may be over in terms of winning the championship, the silver medal is very much up for grabs. When you’re battling it out against someone of Vettel’s ability, there’s very little shame in a second-place finish.

Onto South Korea we go. Vettel will look to finish the season as he started it. Button will be looking for momentum ahead of next season. If anyone believes this season is heading for a quiet finish, think again.