The winner of 2 special stages in this 32nd edition and the leader in the general standings since stage 3, Frenchman Cyril Despres (KTM) is the winner of the 2010 Dakar 1h02’52 ahead of Norwegian rider Pal Anders Ullevalseter (KTM), and 1h09’48 ahead of Chilean rider Francisco "Chaleco" Lopez Contardo (Aprilia). The now Andorran resident rider wins the rally raid for the third time after two previous victories in 2005 and 2007.
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