Intro:

Sebastien Ogier is closing in on victory in the Mionte Carlo Rally.

The Frenchman is one minute clear with just two stage left to race.

Script:

With rain still continuing to fall, Sebastien Ogier kept in control on the final day of the Monte Carlo Rally.

Despite the weather, French fans still turned out in force to see their countryman on his way to his first Monte Carlo win.

The VW Motorsport driver holds over a minute's lead heading into the final two stages that will be run in darkness.

Another Frenchman, Bryan Bouffier, comfortably holds second place as drivers try to minimise the risk in slippery conditions.

Kris Meeke occupies the final podium position in his Citroen after a couple of second fastest times behind Ogier on the day's final stages.

The Northern Irishman holds over three and a half minutes advantage over his Norwegian team mate Mads Ostberg.

Ford driver Mikko Hirvonen from Finland moved up into sixth place at the end of stage thirteen.