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Meeke extends lead over Ogier at rally Portugal

Sunday, 22 May 2016 5:02 PM [ Last Update: Sunday, 22 May 2016 5:02 PM ]

Citroen British driver Kris Meeke (R) and British co-driver Paul Nagle celebrate their victory in the Portugal WRC Rally during the podium ceremony in Matosinhos on May 22, 2016. ©AFP

Abu Dhabi Total World Rally Team clinched their first victory of the World Rally Championship season as Kris Meeke dominated the Rally of Portugal.

36 year-old Meeke won Saturday’s first 3 stages to extend his lead to 62.9 seconds, but Ogier reduced the deficit in the afternoon. Meeke now takes a 43.5-second advantage into the final day. Meanwhile, Norway's Andreas Mikkelsen is 3.1 seconds behind Ogier in 3rd place.

There are 4 more stages on Sunday, with Meeke seeking to seal only his 2nd World Rally Championship victory.