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Sebastien Ogier wins fourth successive world rally title

Sunday, 16 October 2016 10:17 PM [ Last Update: Monday, 17 October 2016 5:05 AM ]

French driver Sebastien Ogier (R) celebrates with co-driver Julien Ingrassia (L) after winning the 52nd Rally de Catalunya and retaining their world title in Salou, near Tarragona on October 16, 2016. (AFP)

Volkswagen driver Sebastien Ogier grabbed his fourth successive World Rally Championship title by winning the Rally Catalunya.

On Sunday, the Frenchman entered the history books as his awesome performance in Spain saw him wrap up the season's WRC crown with two races remaining.

Home favorite Dani Sordo couldn't hold off the challenge of Ogier, and settled for second place. Belgian Thierry Neuville finished third. The victory was the 37th of Ogier's career.

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