Ilonen wins Nordea Masters a second time, topping Blixt by three shots

STOCKHOLM -- Mikko Ilonen has won the Nordea Masters by three shots to end a six-year trophy drought. 

The 33-year-old Finn shot a 69 on Sunday to win with an overall 21-under total on the Bro Hof Slott course. 

It is Ilonen's first European Tour victory since he won the same event in 2007. 

"It's pretty special and to bounce back this soon after a couple of seconds this year is really good," Ilonen said. "Obviously, I've been waiting for this moment for a few weeks now. People have been expecting me to win but most of all I've been expecting myself to win, so to pull it off here after those second-place results is very satisfying. 

"It's been a long time since I last won but I haven't forgotten how it felt. In life there are ups and downs and I've found a better balance now. Life is good, my family is good and golf is all right, so I can't complain." 

Sweden's Jonas Blixt (68) was second at 18 under. 

Italy's Matteo Manassero (70), who led the first two rounds, faded over the weekend to eventually share fourth place at 16 under.