P1racenews AI automatic summary:
Ford driver Mitch Guthrie appeared to be heading for his second win in this year’s Dakar Rally in cars throughout stage five, but was narrowly edged out on the finish line by teammate Nani Roma.
After an overnight stay in the tents, the drivers got back behind the wheel to start part two of the marathon stage at the Dakar Rally. Henk Lategan was allowed to open the day, with Nasser Al-Attiyah and Marek Goczal following behind. The 356-kilometre special was driven at a fast pace, with Mitch Guthrie leading the pack.
As the stage progressed, Guthrie maintained his lead, with Lucas Moraes, Nani Roma, and Guy Botterill also fighting for the stage victory. Ultimately, Roma was the fastest man on the stage but received a penalty, allowing Guthrie to claim the win.
Martin Prokop finished in third place, with Moraes and Denis Krotov rounding out the top five. Notable drivers like Lategan and Al-Attiyah finished outside the top 10.
