Emerson Fittipaldi (52pts) needed either: To finish 4th, and ahead of Regazzoni To finish 5th or 6th, with Scheckter 2nd or lower and Regazzoni behind him.
Emerson Fittipaldi (52 pts) necesitaba: Terminar cuarto, e por diante de Regazzoni Acabar quinto ou sexto, con Scheckter segundo ou peor e Regazzoni detrás del.