Championship leader Thierry Neuville's hopes of capturing his first world title took a dramatic hit Friday when he finished day two of the season-ending RallyJapan far behind rival Ott Tanak.
Also remarkable was that Loeb secured the title one rally early, and didn't even have to win the event to lock up the championship. Follow the jump to read how it happened.
"However, the rally is partly on the fact that this big risk event is now behind us, so there's a sense of relief. That and the weaker yen." A weaker currency benefits Japan's heavyweight ...
Belgium's Thierry Neuville won his first world title at the age of 36 on Sunday after championship rival Ott Tanak crashed out at the season-ending Rally Japan.
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