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Ogier: Some people will be happy as the best didn;t win

Volkswagen's Sebastien Ogier was in a cheeky mood after finishing second on Rally de Portugal remarking that “some people will be happy because the best didn't win.” Ogier was at a disadvantage on the first two days due to his road position, but despite being the principal road sweeper for much of the event, the Frenchman stormed back, hauling himself up from sixth to second on day two and cutting the gap to eventual winner, Jari-Matti Latvala from 25.9s at the end of Friday to just 8.2s at the finish. The result – combined with the maximum three bonus points he took in the Power Stage – now sees him increase his lead in the Drivers' Championship, with the gap up from 33 points to...
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