Ott Tänak out, Neuville crowned WRC world champion in Japan

Estonian rally driver Ott Tänak (Hyundai), who was still in contention for the title at the final stage of the World Rally Championship (WRC) season in Japan, suffered misfortune during Stage 17 and was forced to retire following an accident. This secured Thierry Neuville (Hyundai) his first career WRC championship title.