Despite not finishing on the podium at Estonia, Elfyn Evans strengthened his path to a first world championship title. Trailing winner Sami Pajari by two minutes in sixth position, the British driver's point gains stretched his championship lead to 15 points over his nearest rival.

Pajari's breakthrough victory in Estonia thrust him toward the championship conversation, climbing to third in the standings. Five remaining rallies await the field, beginning with Finland's event later this month, as contenders vie for the season's honours.