The 39-year-old Japanese player shot two birdies against an equal number of bogeys in a wet and windy final round to take a total 12-under-par 276.

"It was a tough, tough day. I'm just happy to be standing here with the trophy," said Fujita, who was one over after nine holes, but extended his lead to four strokes after a crucial birdie on the 13th.

Compatriot Shintaro Kai claimed lone second place on 68, while Fijian Dinesh Chand enjoyed his best finish on the Asian Tour this season, firing his third consecutive 69 for a 280 total to end third.

Kai tried to chase down the champion by firing two birdies on the last three holes, but Fujita held on to par the last five holes for the win.

"After the birdie on the 13th hole, I knew that I was that much closer to the title. It was a difficult tournament to win. I had a six strokes lead coming in today but I felt the pressure," said Fujita, a five-time winner on the Japan circuit.

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