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Max Chilton is now the only driver to have completed every Formula 1 race this season following his 19th-placed finish at the Japanese Grand Prix on Sunday (October 13).

Reigate's F1 star was Marussia's only representative in the race after his team-mate, Jules Bianchi, crashed at the first corner. Chilton finished just behind the Caterham of Charles Pic.

The day before, Chilton managed to out qualify Bianchi and both Caterhams as the 22-year-old took a big step towards matching the pace of Marussia's main rival.

"Generally this has been a really positive weekend for me and one where we’ve made all the right moves," he said.

"It was great to qualify ahead of my three nearest competitors for the first time and I held position for most of the race, so it was pretty disappointing to lose out just a few laps from the end."

Chilton blamed tyre trouble for his lack of pace towards the end of the 53-lap race but was still pleased with his performance.

He added: "Although we lost out in the end, I think we have to focus on the positives. The car is a lot stronger and we are in a good place for the fight with the Caterhams.”

The Marussia driver became the only person to finish every race this season when Mercedes' Lewis Hamilton, who had completed all 14 races prior to Japan, retired on lap seven.

Round 16 of the 2013 championship is the Indian Grand Prix at the Buddh International Circuit, New Dehli, on Sunday October 27.