SATURDAY: World champion Sebastien Ogier left it until late in the day to snatch a tiny lead ahead of the Volkswagen 1-2-3 after day one of the 2014 Coates Hire Rally Australia.
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He inched past teammate Jarri-Matti Lavala by just 0.4 seconds on the day's eighth and final test, the second pass through the Hyundai Super Special Stage.
Finnish driver Latvala was a further 3.1 seconds ahead of Norway's Andrea Mikkelsen, giving the German team a shot at the five points it needs to secure the World Rally Championships for Manufacturers on this 10th round of the season.
For full race details, go to RallyAustralia.com.au
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