Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville secured his first world rally championship in Japan on Sunday as Toyota sealed the manufacturers’ crown.
The Belgian driver ended years of near-misses by finishing sixth after team mate and main rival Ott Tanak crashed out while leading on the day’s opening stage.
Toyota’s Elfyn Evans won the season-ending rally, ahead of team mate Sebastien Ogier, as the Japanese manufacturer finished three points clear of Hyundai.
