A double bogey on the 18th on Sunday was the difference in the end.
Shane Lowry suffered heartbreak during the final round of the Dubai Invitational on the DP World Tour
After leading in the final stages the Offaly man finished two shots off the lead on 8 under par.
A double bogey on the final hole allowed Spain's Nacho Elvira the chance to snatch the victory on 10 under.
Rory McIlroy was alongside Lowry in joint third after a final round 68 saw him finish on 8 under.
Tom McKibbin ended on 5 over par with Padraig Harrington back on 8 over.
Lowry returns to action this week as he is set to compete in the Dubai Desert Classic.
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