Carlos Sainz (VW) succeeded in its bet by joining the finish of the special stage of the last stage of the 2010 Dakar just 36 seconds behind Nasser Al-Attiyah (VW). Left at 16:15 p.m. with 2?48?? ahead of the Qatari, the double world rally champion retained his advantage and therefore won for the first time on the rally-raid. He now has to reach Buenos Aires to validate his victory.