
The Hyundai driver faced a 28.4s deficit to Rovanpera, who had led the rally from Friday’s first stage, heading into the penultimate stage when the heavens opened.
Tanak made the most of a superior tyre package - two wets, two softs - over Toyota’s Rovanpera - two wets, two hards - to reel in and claim the rally the lead in stunning fashion.