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He is the overall leader in the 2010 Dakar Rally but, until yesterday, he was one of the few front-runners without a single stage win under his belt in this particular event. Obviously, we’re talking about Spanish driver Carlos Sainz, who completed the 238-km special from La Serena to Santiago in a little over 3 hours ahead of Frenchman Stephane Peterhansel.<\/p>\n