Milos Raonic beat Roger Federer 6-4 6-4 to win the Brisbane International.
The 25-year-old Canadian lost to 17-time Grand Slam champion Federer in three sets in last year's final.
But Raonic produced an impressive display at the Pat Rafter Arena on Sunday to clinch his eighth tour title.
Federer, who has been suffering with flu, said: "I'd like to congratulate Milos on a great start. This year you deserve it, well played and good luck at the Aussie Open."
The Swiss world number three added: "I was a bit sick but we made it to the final.