The SAILGP race TV commentators complimented the ‘impressive’ comeback by Peter Burling’s New Zealand, which fought back from a four point penalty in practice to win the event.

The team cruised into the Final tied on 29 points with Australia before beating the Aussies and Denmark in a dominating display.

The performance ‘proved how good that squad is’, one commentator said, adding that the Kiwis winning the first and fourth fleet races was ‘the absolute playbook’.

Another commentator, Emily Nagal, attributed their ‘impressive comeback’ to ‘brilliant starting’. “They’re not necessarily the fastest or the closest to the line – but they’re very consistent at being in the best position,” she said.