The five titles that got away as Evans seeks WRC glory
As Elfyn Evans looks to finally clinch the World Rally Championship title in Sardinia, BBC Sport looks back at the five times he finished runner-up.
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""When I braked on that, it was just like glass and there was no chance of us slowing down at all. It completely caught me by surprise.""
— Elfyn Evans , Athlete
""Of course, I can't help but feel a little disappointed right now, you always look to the places you could've done better.""
— Elfyn Evans , Athlete
Key People
Colin McRae was a Scottish rally driver and the first Briton to win the World Rally Championship.
Elfyn Evans is the championship leader and a driver for Toyota in the World Rally Championship.
Richard Burns was an English rally driver and World Rally Champion.
Sébastien Ogier is a French rally driver and multiple World Rally Champion.
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As Elfyn Evans looks to finally clinch the World Rally Championship title in Sardinia, BBC Sport looks back at the five times he finished runner-up.
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