David Coulthard scored an unexpected 62nd podium finish of his long career at the Canadian Grand Prix - and is as happy with it as he was with his first.
The 37-year-old Scot landed his first points of this season with an invaluable third place in Montreal behind BMW Sauber's maiden winner Robert Kubica and Nick Heidfeld - 14 years after finishing fifth in only his second Formula One race, having replaced the late Ayrton Senna in the Williams-Renault team.
Seven races later in Portugal, he claimed his first podium.
But this season has been a struggle for Coulthard, who for Red Bull Racing has crashed out in Australia and Monaco and had a highest finish of ninth before this weekend.
"I think it is my 62nd podium and I am as delighted to be there as I was in 1994 when I had my first podium," Coulthard said.
"Canada is where I scored my first points in 1994.
"I am in reflective mood in my career - because obviously 15 seasons is a long time for anyone, especially after such an ugly start to the season.
"It is great to see the younger guys enjoying their first victories. I am very happy for Robert and for BMW.
"This is my fourth year at Red Bull. We started a journey to take the team forward and like BMW we are on an upward trend.
"We can take a great deal of pride from that."
The result also sent Red Bull fourth outright in the constructors' championship - leading the mid-division of teams behind Ferrari, BMW Sauber and McLaren Mercedes, four points ahead of Toyota.
"I'm delighted because I would never have expected to get a point here this weekend," Coulthard added.
"I've had a horrible start to the year - as have all my guys on my car, the whole team and everyone back at the factory, who've had a lot of repairs because of all the various incidents.
"I am delighted for them. It's a real credit to them and the efforts they're putting in.
"This adds to the points Mark (Webber) has already scored this season and helps us build our total in the championship."
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