ATHENS, Sept. 8 (Xinhua) -- Belgian driver Thierry Neuville of the Hyundai Shell Mobis World Rally Team emerged victorious at the historic EKO Acropolis Rally of Gods on Sunday, after navigating a grueling four-day course across central Greece, the Greek organizers announced.

Neuville's teammates, Spanish driver Dani Sordo and Estonian Ott Tanak, secured second and third place respectively, completing Hyundai's sweep of the podium.

With this victory, his second in recent years at the Greek rally, Neuville strengthens his lead in the World Rally Championship (WRC) standings. His main competitor for the title, French driver Sebastien Ogier of the Toyota Gazoo Racing Team, was forced to withdraw from the rally during the final stage after a roll-over incident.

"I didn't have the information that Seb rolled. When I saw Ogier's car, I knew I just had to get the car back. I have to thank my team. The car worked perfectly all weekend," Neuville said, according to organizers.

The Greek rally is renowned as one of the most challenging events on the world rally circuit, with drivers facing rough and rocky gravel roads.

This year's event covered a total distance of 305.3 kilometers. Of the 70 crews that entered the rally, 52 managed to cross the finish line. Enditem

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