The victory, which was Ogier’s fifth in Portugal, equals the record set by Marku Alen in 1987.

The win propels the Frenchman further into the lead of the 2017 FIA World Rally Championship.

Second overall was Hyundai’s Thierry Neuville, who climbs to second in the championship standings as a result, with team-mate Dani Sordo claiming the third podium position.

The leading Portuguese driver was Miguel Campos, who finished 16th and fourth in WRC2.