Three Bridges’ Daniel Sanders has finished eighth overall at the conclusion of another gruelling Dakar Rally.
Sanders completed the race in a total time of 52 hours, 44 minutes and 40 seconds. he was one hour, 14 minutes and 32 seconds behind winning racer, American Ricky Brabec.
On his Facebook page, Sanders said the eighth-place finish was a solid effort considering the year he had and the lack of training.
“The stage was short and sweet and the body is definitely ready for some rest,” he said.
“Thank you everyone for all the messages of support. They don’t go unnoticed.”
Leading into the final week of the race, Brabec lead all comers, a lead which he held all the way through to the conclusion of the final stage, Stage 12.
After a tough first week, Sanders settled into the race in week two, with finishes in the top 10 in four of the final five stages.
Stage Nine was a struggle though, with a 16th-placed finish relegating him to eighth in the overall standings and costing him about 19 minutes in the race.
He bounced back strongly in Stage 10 however, finishing fourth and only 47 seconds behind Brabec who won the stage.
