She wanted to focus on The View , while Wesson , Donaldson , Manthey , Calaway , and Brkich placed 18th , 12th , 10th , 7th , and 1st . Brkich won against fellow player and future husband Rob `` Boston Rob '' Mariano who had played before in the series ' fourth season , Survivor : Marquesas in a 4-3 vote . Wesson , Donaldson , Manthey , and Calaway would finish 18th , 12th , 10th , and 7th , respectively , while Brkich would go on to defeat Rob Mariano 4-3 in the final two to win .