WRC: Craig Breen makes it a Hyundai one-two by finishing second in Estonia rally
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Waterford driver Craig Breen in action in his Hyundai
Craig Breen made it a Hyundai one-two at the resumption of the World Rally Championship in Estonia thanks to a faultless performance.
On his return to the line-up for the first time since February's Rally Sweden, the Irishman ended the high-speed gravel event 22.2 seconds behind reigning world champion Ott Tänak.
Two fastest stages times on Saturday - Breen's first as a Hyundai driver - paved the way for a third career podium in the WRC for the 30-year-old, who was navigated by Paul Nagle.
"I have to thank everyone who offered me the chance this weekend - I feel like I'm at the start of my career again," said Breen.
"The man beside me, Paul, has done an incredible job and the car has given me so much confidence.
"I haven't forgotten how to do it and I cannot wait to do it more and more," he added.
Six-time WRC winner Sébastien Ogier continues to lead the standings courtesy of a solid drive to third, although Tänak has trimmed his lead by 11 points to 13 with a win and third place on the powerstage.
Welshman Elfyn Evans consolidated second in the standings with a fourth-place finish and four extra points from Sunday's powerstage.
Toyota team-mate Kalle Rovanperä ended the event by setting the quickest time on the last timed run to claim fifth after suffering a puncture on Saturday morning before an infringement by his co-driver inside a time control led to them being served with a one-minute time penalty.
The WRC's support series was dominated by Sweden's Oliver Solberg and his Northern Ireland team-mate, Aaron Johnston.
The Volkswagen Polo GTi R5 duo ended the Baltic meeting with very nearly 40 seconds in hand over the Norwegian Citroën Racing works crew of Mads Østberg and Torstein Eriksen.