Tanak claimed two of the three morning stages but it was decision to run hard tyres for the final stage that helped the Estonian to open up a commanding 47.5s lead over Hyundai driver Suninen. Tanak had started the day with only a 4.2s overnight margin.
Toyota’s Elfyn Evans briefly jumped to second, but a call to run soft tyres resulted in the Welshman dropping to fourth overall (+1m16.8s). Suninen's team-mate Thierry Neuville climbed to third 13.8s ahead of Evans, with championship leader Kalle Rovanpera fifth (+1m44.7s).
