Abu Dhabi Ocean Racing won the 12th edition of the Volvo Ocean Race on Monday.

They triumphed in the 2014-15 edition after finishing fifth in the ninth and final leg of the 38,739-nautical mile (71,745-kilometer), nine-month offshore race.

The last stage of the triennial event, 1,000 nautical miles from Lorient, France, via a pit stop in The Hague, was won by Turkish/American challengers, Team Alvimedica.

Dutch campaign, Team Brunel, secured second place in the overall standings thanks to their runners-up spot in leg nine with Dongfeng Race Team (China) taking third place overall after claiming fourth position in the last leg.