After a strong showing in 2012, South Africa's Dakar Rally entrants have made a good start to the demanding, world-famous stage race through Peru, Argentina and Chile, led by 2009 winner Giniel de Villiers.
Driving a works Imperial Toyota Hilux, De Villiers rocketed up from ninth place to second overall after finishing second on the 242-kilometre second stage on Sunday.
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