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Elfyn Evans secured a lights-to-flag victory on Sunday at WRC Rally Japan as his Toyota Gazoo Racing team locked out the top three positions on home asphalt. The Welshman (above) clinched his eigh…
Elfyn Evans claimed a dominant victory at WRC Rally Japan, leading a Toyota Gazoo Racing team 1-2-3 finish on home soil. This marked Evans’ eighth career win and third of the season, securing him the runner-up position in the WRC points standings. Evans built his success early on by establishing a large lead in the rain-soaked opening leg, allowing him to control the rally under changing conditions. Kalle Rovanpera completed the podium, solidifying Toyota’s dominant season with multiple championships. In WRC2, Andreas Mikkelsen took a comfortable victory, adding to his championship-winning campaign. The WRC will resume in just over two months with the Monte Carlo Rally.
