article_snippet: Lewis Hamilton waves to the crowds from the podium after finishing second at the Malaysian Grand Prix .
article_snippet: Lewis Hamilton looks dejected (left) as Lewis Hamilton stands on the podium alongside Sebastian Vettel and Nico Rosberg .
article_snippet: F1 stats provided by F1 Stat Blog .
article_snippet: Lewis you are scheduled to catch Sebastian Vettel with five laps remaining.
article_snippet: Lewis Hamilton sips champagne alongside race winner Vettel (right) on the Malaysian podium .
highlights_snippet: The Mercedes driver heads the drivers' championship by three points .