Supermodel Candice Swanepoel shows off her incredible bikini body in sultry shot as she lands top spot on Maxim's Hot 100 list

She is already one of the world's top models.

And Candice Swanepeol's sex symbol status was solidified further after she topped Maxim's Hot 100 list of the world's most beautiful women.

The Victoria's Secret model showcased exactly how she beat off competition from the likes of Scarlett Johansson and Mila Kunis as she put her amazing bikini body on display in a sultry snap.

And the winner is: Model Candice Swanepeol's sex symbol status was solidified further after she topped Maxim's Hot 100 list of the world's most beautiful women

Nearly-naked Candice Swanepoel writhes around on the sand

Lying seductively across a large beach rock in a white bikini, the 25-year-old certainly looked deserving of her new accolade.

Speaking about her new title, Candice said: 'It’s a huge honor to be MAXIM’s number one, among so many beautiful and talented women! It’s a great feeling.'

Coming in at second place is actress Scarlett Johansson, followed by singer Katy Perry, model Irina Shayk and actress Jennifer Lawrence rounding out the top five consecutively.

Blonde bombshell: Singer Christina Aguilera claimed the 15th spot

All grown up: Disney alum Ashley Tisdale came in at number 33

Beach babe: Actress A.J. Cook came in at number 88

Joined the starlets in the top ten were Zooey Deschanel, Alessandro Ambrosio, Jessica Alba, Mila Kunis and Cara Delevingne.

Making their debuts on this year’s highly attractive list are The Wolf of Wall Street’s Margot Robbie along with rising stars Kendall Jenner and Brazilian Lisalla Montenegro.

Last year's winner, Miley Cyrus, dropped down the list to take the 25th spot.

Bewitching: Charmed star Alyssa Milano came in at number 34

Different look: The Big Bang Theory starlet Melissa Rouch landed the number 64 slot

Girl meets world: Boy Meets World star Dianelle Fishel landed the number 69 spot

Red hot: Model Arianny Celeste took the number 59 slot

Hot right now: The full list features in the June 2014 issue

And the likes of Kim Kardashian, Blake Lively, Nicole Scherzinger and Adriana Lima failed to make the cut.

The South African winner was praised by Maxim's creative director, Paul Martinez, in a short statement.

He said: 'Candice Swanepoel is the ideal embodiment of the new MAXIM brand: stunning, sophisticated, elegant.

'It's not only her flawless beauty and effortless grace that have garnered her the coveted 2014 Hot 100 Number 1 placement, but also her business acumen.

He added: 'She has risen to become one of the world's top supermodels and has transcended the accolade to become a global brand. It's hard to imagine a woman more perfect.'

The full list features in the June 2014 issue of Maxim magazine.

THE FULL MAXIM HOT 100 2014

1. Candice Swanepoel
2. Scarlett Johansson
3. Katy Perry
4. Irina Shayk
5. Jennifer Lawrence
6. Zooey Deschanel
7. Alessandra Ambrosio
8. Jessica Alba
9. Mila Kunis
10. Cara Delevingne
11. Rihanna
12. Kate Upton
13. Eva Longaria
14. Olivia Wilde
15. Christina Aguilera
16. Brooklyn Decker
17. Laura Vandervoort
18. Samantha Hoopes
19. Selena Gomez
20. Kaley Cuoco
21. Beyonce
22. Margot Robbie
23. Miranda Kerr
24. Charlize Theron
25. Miley Cyrus
26. Hayden Panettiere
27. Emma Stone
28. Vanessa Hudgens
29. Zoe Saldana
30. Sophia Bush
31. Lea Michele
32. Lake Bell
33. Ashley Tisdale

34. Alyssa Milano
35. Jennifer Love Hewitt
36. Jennifer Lopez
37. Nina Agdal
38. Shakira
39. Gina Carano
40. Demi Lovato
41. Lauren Cohan
42. Ronda Rousey
43. Kate Beckinsale
44. Avril Lavigne
45. Lacey Chabert
46. Kellie Pickler
47. Kendall Jenner
48. Paula Patton
49. Emilia Clarke
50. Stana Katic
51. Emily VanCamp
52. Jordana Brewster
53. Nina Dobrev
54. Sofia Vegara
55. Lily Aldridge
56. Carrie Underwood
57. Morena Baccarin
58. Miesha Tate
59. Arianny Celeste
60. Sarah Dumont
61. Amber Heard
62. Emily Ratajkowski
63. Summer Glau
64. Melissa Rauch
65. Kerry Washington
66. Bar Paly
 

67. Sarah Shahi
68. Dylan Penn
69. Danielle Fishel
70. Kacey Musgraves
71. Hannah David
72. Liz Hernandez
73. Rita Ora
74. Jill Wagner
75. Rocsi Diaz
76. Jaimie Alexander
77. Allison Williams
78. Anna Paquin
79. Ana Ivanocic
80. Alexandra Daddario
81. Gabrielle Union
82. Lana Del Rey
83. Eva Marie
84. Gal Gadot
85. Lisalla Montenegro
86. Victoria Justice
87. Sage Erickson
88. A.J. Cook
89. Joanna Krupa
90. Ireland Baldwin
91. Taylor Momsen
92. Rebecca Mader
93. Noureen DeWulf
94. Jessica Parker Kennedy
95. Lydia Hearst
96. Iggy Azalea
97. Lili Simmons
98. Beth Ostrosky Stern
99. Catty Lotz
100. Rebecca Garcia