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Elfyn Evans Wins Rally Japan, Extends Lead in World Championship

Elfyn Evans wins Rally Japan for the third time in four years, extending his lead in the world championship. He finished ahead of Sebastien Ogier and Sami Pajari, driving a Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.

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Elfyn Evans (dde) a'r cyd-yrrwr, Scott Martin

Elfyn Evans and Scott Martin Secure Victory at Rally Japan

Elfyn Evans, alongside co-driver Scott Martin, has claimed victory at Rally Japan for the third time in four years, extending his lead at the top of the world championship standings.

The 37-year-old Evans finished 12.8 seconds ahead of last year's champion, Sebastien Ogier, with Sami Pajari completing the podium in third place, 51.4 seconds behind.

"It’s been a great weekend," Evans commented, praising the performance of the car.

When asked about the gap at the top of the world championship, Evans expressed caution, stating that there is still a long way to go and it is too early to make definitive statements.

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"We have to enjoy this one now," he added.

Evans was driving the Toyota GR Yaris Rally1.

Toyota GR Yaris Rally1
Disgrifiad o’r llun, Mae'n gyrru Toyota GR Yaris Rally1

Rally Japan Final Standings

  1. Elfyn Evans (Wales), Toyota, 3 hours, 17 minutes, 8 seconds
  2. Sebastien Ogier (France), Toyota, +12.8 seconds
  3. Sami Pajari (Finland), Toyota, +51.4 seconds
  4. Takamoto Katsuta (Japan), Toyota, +1 minute 3.5 seconds
  5. Adrien Fourmaux (France), Hyundai, +2 minutes 34.8 seconds
  6. Thierry Neuville (Belgium), Hyundai, +3 minutes 13.6 seconds
  7. Haydon Paddon (New Zealand), Hyundai, +4 minutes 44.8 seconds
  8. Jon Armstrong (Ireland), Ford, +5 minutes 45.2 seconds
  9. Josh McErlean (Ireland), Ford, +9 minutes 23.0 seconds
  10. Oliver Solberg (Sweden), Toyota, +49 minutes 43.6 seconds

World Championship Standings

  1. Elfyn Evans (Wales), Toyota, 151 points
  2. Takamoto Katsuta (Japan), Toyota, 131 points
  3. Oliver Solberg (Sweden), Toyota, 102 points
  4. Sami Pajari (Finland), Toyota, 96 points
  5. Sebastien Ogier (France), Toyota, 90 points
  6. Adrien Fourmaux (France), Hyundai, 89 points
  7. Thierry Neuville (Belgium), Hyundai, 73 points

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