WORLD No.1 Rory McIlroy wants to turn his enforced absence from the European Tour to his advantage with victory in the DP World Tour Championship in Dubai.

McIlroy missed the first two events of the Final Series to prepare for his upcoming court case with a former management company

However, he secured a second Race to Dubai title in three years on Sunday when none of his three nearest rivals were able to win the Turkish Airlines Open.

The 25-year-old could therefore be forgiven for having a relaxed attitude at Jumeirah Golf Estates this week, but he insists that will not be the case.

"I'm very proud to have won the Race to Dubai again, and not having to do anything this week I guess is an added bonus," he said.

"But at the same time it would be nice to pick up two trophies on Sunday and not just one.

"I still want to play really well this week and try and win. It would be nice to cap off the season with another win here ."

McIlroy also found time to work on his role as tournament host for the Irish Open, announcing he had "used his influence" to persuade Rickie Fowler to compete next year.

"I'm glad Rickie has agreed to come and play," he said

lAmerican John Hahn shot a 58 in the fourth round of the European Tour's qualifying school in Spain. However, the 25-year-old will not be able to claim an official record as preferred lies were in place on the par-70 Tour Course.