Toyota part-time driver Ogier made the most of his favourable road position to win one of the two afternoon tests to lead Hyundai’s Tanak by 1.8s. M-Sport Ford’s Adrien Fourmaux completed the loop in third , ahead of Toyota’s Takamoto Katsuta , with the third Hyundai of Dani Sordo fifth . Championship leader Thierry Neuville limited the damage of starting first on the road to hold sixth , 10.9s faster than title rival Evans in eighth, behind leading WRC2 runner Sami Pajari.
Elfyn Evans, Scott Martin, Toyota Gazoo Racing WRT Toyota GR Yaris Rally1 Photo by: Toyota Racing Rally Portugal winner Ogier was on hand to capitalise on his starting berth as he set a blistering effort to claim the stage and move into an early lead. The Frenchman set a benchmark 7.7s faster than Tanak, who impressed thanks to a gusty effort from third on the road. “I tried hard, it’s very slippery and loose, especially in the narrow where it is so difficult to get the traction,” said Tanak.
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