Australia beat Germany 5-3 in the Champions Trophy hockey final on Sunday to win the title for a record 10th time.

The defending champions made a stunning comeback, from 1-3 down at half-time, to dominate the second half against the reigning Olympic and world champions.

Australia had won the title 4-1 against Spain at Rotterdam last year.

Australia's Grant Schubert was named player of the tournament. He was tied with teammate Luke Doerner for most goals with six.

The victory ensures that Australia will participate in the next Champions Trophy at Moenchengladbach, Germany, in July whatever the outcome at the New Delhi World Cup, which gets underway next February.

Australia began with Des Abbott scoring in the second minute, trapping and turning in the circle to fire into goal. Germany dominated the remainder of the first half, scoring three goals.

Eighteen-year-old Florian Fuchs scored his fifth goal of the tournament, Martin Haner converted a penalty corner and Matthias Witthaus slotted home Germany's third goal.

Germany's 3-1 lead at the break looked too huge for Australia, but the home side hit back strongly in the second period.

Australia turned the tide, converting three penalty corners in 13 minutes. Liam de Young scored off a rebound off the pads of goalkeeper Max Weinhold and two unstoppable drag-flicks by Luke Doerner to put Australia ahead 4-3.

Germany began to tire in the last 20 minutes as Australia relentlessly cranked up the pressure.

Doerner set up Australia's last goal, audaciously flicking 70 metres from the top of Australia's defensive circle to Fergus Kavanagh at the opposite end of the pitch.

Kavanagh hoisted the ball over Weinhold for a spectacular finish.

Meanwhile, South Korea took the bronze medal with a 4-2 win over the Netherlands and Spain beat England 5-2 in the playoff for the fifth place.