Thierry Neuville emerged from an eventful Friday with a 9.7s lead over Toyota rival Sebastien Ogier as World Rally Championship's Acropolis Rally Greece served up a punishing day.
The Hyundai driver was among the few to avoid drama on the rough gravel stages. The two-time Acropolis rally winner held an 11.0s advantage over Ogier at the midday remote service after team-mate and early leader Adrien Fourmaux lost the lead to a puncture on stage four in the morning.