They were expected to retain their title and living up to the expectations, Johor Darul Ta'zim have done it in some style on match day 18 with four rounds of matches still to be played. Their sixth title showed the stranglehold they have had on the Super League since 2014 and there are no signs of them letting up.
JDT's win over Melaka meant that they have an unassailable 16 points lead over second place Pahang with the latter only left with a maximum 15 points to be gained in the remainder of the season. The Southern Tigers are still unbeaten and are on course to repeat their 'Invincibles' season from 2016.