Australia's Dakar Rally legend Toby Price has ended his "average" first week in the 2024 edition with a flourish which persuades him he could yet challenge for a third motorcycle triumph in the world's toughest rally.
"We're still in it," declared Price on Friday, after his best two days yet amid the vast Saudi Arabian dunes helped transport him to a runner's-up finish on the marathon 48-hour sixth stage and move to fifth in the overall standings at the race's halfway stage.
The riders all take a well-earned rest day on Saturday, with Price having to work out how he is going to make up the time next week on the formidable Monster Energy Hondas, who boast three of the top four places with American Ricky Brabec now leading the way.
