Dmitry Sotnikov, languishing in seventh place at the first checkpoint, has upped the pace at km 104 and is now in second place, 1’18’ behind his teammate Anton Shibalov.
The winner of the previous stage, Ayrat Mardeev, is fourth, right behind title holder Andrey Karginov. The toughest rival of one Kamaz is shaping up to be another Kamaz.
By: Official Dakar website
