After a very positive 1997, McLaren made the definitive leap in quality in 1998, with a car with great aerodynamic efficiency and an engine, the Mercedes, credited with the highest power of the lot. With eight wins and numerous other placings, Mika Hakkinen was able to keep Schumacher at bay with Ferrari and secured the first of his two world titles. Coulthard finished third in the championship, with a win at Imola. McLaren was first in the constructors' championship, with 156 points against Ferrari's 133.