Coldplay pulled off a double at the 2008 Q Awards with Russian Standard Vodka after Best Act In The World Today.
The quartet – who had earlier won best album for Viva La Vida Or Death And All His Friends – were honoured with the prize, sponsored by Russian Standard Vodka, by readers of Q and Qthemusic.com.
Chris Martin and the band beat acts such as Oasis to the title which was last year won by Arctic Monkeys. They have cemented their position as world-conquering stars with their fourth album which was released in June and topped the charts around the globe.
Frontman Chris Martin went all aquiver as he collected the award from Cerys Matthews.
“About eight years ago we supported Catatonia and you let me hold your cigarette. I thought ‘maybe there is a chance’.”
Unlucky in love Cerys shot back: “There is a chance!”
Martin added: "I don't even think we're the best band in the room, never mind the best in the world."
Other nominees up for the best act in the world today title were:
Oasis
Muse
Metallica
Kings Of Leon