Overview
- Elfyn Evans finished second and reclaimed the championship lead on 247 points, 13 clear of Sébastien Ogier and Kalle Rovanperä, who are tied on 234.
- Sébastien Ogier crashed from the lead on SS10 after an undetected puncture, then rejoined under Super Rally rules to sweep Super Sunday and the Power Stage for maximum bonus points.
- Toyota clinched the manufacturers’ title for a fifth consecutive season and ninth overall with a one-two finish led by Rovanperä.
- Thierry Neuville retired after striking a bridge on SS15, the stage was cancelled, and he and co-driver Martijn Wydaeghe were cleared after precautionary checks.
- Rovanperä’s 31-point haul cut his deficit from 21 to 13 with two rounds remaining in Japan (6–9 Nov) and Saudi Arabia (26–29 Nov).