Evans was only just short of the crown ...

A podium finish for Sebastien Ogier capped a ...

Evans loses out on world title glory to Ogier as Neuville picks up the pieces.

Sebastien Ogier overhauled Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans to claim a record-equalling ninth World Rally Championship title at a chaotic Rally Saudi Arabia won by the Hyundai of Thierry Neuville. Ogier a

Sebastien Ogier pipped World Rally Championship leader Elfyn Evans to victory after an intense Rally Japan battle that ensured the title would be decided in the Saudi Arabian season finale. Ogier and

While Sebastien Ogier celebrated WRC title number nine, Welsh hero Elfyn Evans came up short again.