Loeb secures his third Acropolis win

RALLYING: Sebastien Loeb completed the third Acropolis Rally win of his illustrious career as he triumphed by 40 seconds in Greece yesterday.

The Frenchman, chasing his ninth world title in succession, extended his lead in the standings to 30 points with seven races remaining despite suffering a puncture on stage 20 yesterday.

Citroen team-mate Mikko Hirvonen was second with Jari-Matti Latvala third despite winning ten of the 22 stages.

“This rally was so long and difficult,” Loeb said. “We had some fortune in the morning, but in general we had to fight really hard.”