With starting number five, Dominik Paris took over the lead from the Swiss Beat Feuz with 37 hundredths.
In the end, it was enough for him to take his 19th World Cup victory in his career - of which his 15th victory in downhill.
None of the remaining skiers were close to threatening Paris time on the slopes of Garmisch-Partenkirchen.
At the same time, it was his first victory in Garmisch, where he has been second best before, and his first victory in the World Cup since December 28, 2019 in Bormio.
Monsén in 20th place
A nice message from Paris ahead of the World Cup at home, after coming back strong after a cruciate ligament injury that ruined last season for the Italian.
For the Swedish part, Felix Monsén was the only skier.
Monsén started as number 37 and had to wait a little extra to leave when the German Josef Ferstl crashed dangerously as number 25. However, Ferstl managed seemingly unharmed after landing softly in a protective mat.
Monsén drove in 20th place, 2.18 seconds behind Paris with 20 riders left.