Middlesex have been crowned Division Two champions after beating Leicestershire by five wickets.
The home side bowled their opponents out for 306 after starting the session at 222-7 on the third day of the match at Grace Road.
Middlesex suffered a brief scare when they were reduced to 90-5 after setting a target of 124. However, John Simpson and Gareth Berg stood firm at the crease, scoring a combined 46 runs to secure victory.
The champions, who last played in the top flight in 2006, recorded a 13-point lead over county Surrey.
