Vladimir Chagin took the final stage to end a successful Dakar Rally campaign in style.
The Russian built up his remarkable Dakar numbers still further – sealing his seventh overall victory, and winning eight of the 13 stages to take his career total to 63.
Firdaus Kabirov, who pushed his Russian compatriot and Kamaz team-mate closest, settled for second place on the final stage and in the overall standings.
Kabirov, three-times a Dakar winner himself, was joined by Eduard Nikolaev in a Russian one-two-three in the final standings.
Final Position:
1. Vladimir CHAGIN (Kamaz) 48h28m54s
2. Firdaus KAVIROV (Kamaz) 30m04s
3. Eduard Nikolaev (Kamaz) 3h20m17s
4. Ilgizar Mardeev (Kamaz) 5h44m56s
5. Franz Echter (MAN) 5h45m37s
6. Pep Vila (Iveco) 7h16m01s
7. Marchel Van Vliet (MAN) 10h42m03s
8. Artur ARDAVICHUS (Kamaz) 11h09m45s