- Sebastien Ogier defeats Sebastien Loeb to win the Rally of Germany
- The victory sees Ogier close the gap on Loeb in the overall standings
- The win sees Citroen overtake Ford with a record 78th success in the sport
(CNN) -- Sebastien Ogier has secured victory in the Rally of Germany, the ninth race in the 13-contest series, to move up to second place in the overall standings.
The Frenchman beat compatriot and fellow-Citroen driver Sebastien Loeb, with Spain's Dani Sordo in third place to give Mini their first-ever podium position.
Seven-time world champion Loeb was bidding to win the race for a remarkable eighth successive occasion, but his second place ensures he maintains his lead at the top of the world championship standings -- 25 points clear of Ogier.
The win, the sixth of Ogier's career, also gave French manufacturer Citroen a record 78th success in the sport.
--Sebastien Ogier
Citroen have won the last eight rounds of the championship, a streak that sees them move above Ford on the all-time list.
After closing the gap on Loeb, Ogier told reporters: "As long as there is a mathematical chance of winning the world title, I will continue to believe in it.
"Sebastien is driving fast, is consistent and he doesn't often make mistakes. He is always on the podium but there are still four rallys remaining and many things can still happen," added Ogier.
The rally series now moves on to Australia, for the 10th race on the calendar from September 8-11.
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