When intensity levels rise Sebastien Ogier thrives. It’s among the myriad of qualities that makes Ogier arguably the greatest driver the World Rally Championship has ever seen.
With the quest for a record-equalling ninth world title hanging in the balance, the mercurial Frenchman was pushed to the limit by championship leader and Toyota team-mate Elfyn Evans in Japan, but emerged victorious by a mere 11.6s after 305 gruelling asphalt kilometres.
