Rallying-Neuville secures his first world championship in Japan

Hyundai's Thierry Neuville secured his first world rally championship in Japan on Sunday as Toyota sealed the manufacturers' crown.

The Belgian driver ended years of near-misses by finishing sixth after team mate and main rival Ott Tanak crashed out while leading on the day's opening stage.

Toyota's Elfyn Evans won the season-ending rally, ahead of team mate Sebastien Ogier, as the Japanese manufacturer finished three points clear of Hyundai.