A Simon Zebo brace of tries could not stop Exeter as they were crowned kings of European club rugby for the first time after a thrilling Champions Cup final.
The Chiefs conquered Europe in only their 10th season as a top-flight team, ultimately flooring the French heavyweights at Ashton Gate through a combination of irresistible forward power and ruthless finishing.
But a gripping game saw the teams trade blow after blow, with eight touchdowns in total before Exeter prevailed through scores by hooker Luke Cowan-Dickie, number eight Sam Simmonds, prop Harry Williams and centre Henry Slade, with captain Joe Simmonds kicking four conversions and a lasp-gasp penalty after prop Tomas Francis had been sin-binned.
There was even a pause before the final whistle following Simmonds' penalty, as officials checked whether there was any time left to still be played, but referee Nigel Owens blew and Exeter could celebrate.
Zebo touched down twice for Racing, while wing Juan Imhoff and hooker Camille Chat also crossed, with Maxime Machenaud adding a penalty and conversion and fly-half Finn Russell one conversion.
It means Exeter will complete a domestic and European double - a feat achieved by only three other English clubs - if they beat Wasps in next Saturday's Gallagher Premiership title showdown.
