Daniel Sanders extends lead with third-placed finish on Stage Nine of the Dakar Rally

Daniel Sanders finished third in Stage Nine of the 2025 Dakar Rally. (DPPI/ Red Bull Content Pool)

Daniel Sander’s Dakar Rally lead has strengthened again as he came third in Stage Nine of the 2025 Dakar Rally.

The result saw him put another three minutes and 42 seconds between himself and Tosha Schareina in second, holding a 14-minute and 45-second overall lead.

In a post on his Facebook page, Sanders said he is keen to have some fun in the sand for the next few stages.

“I had a really good start on the stage allowing me to make up some time, however after the halfway point there was some tricky navigation,” he said.

“I made it home safe and was able to extend the overall lead.”