Portugal represented the fourth straight win for Sanders after triumphs at the Dakar Rally, Abu Dhabi Desert Challenge, and South Africa Safari Rally. Riding a KTM 450 Rally, Sanders won three of the five stages as well as the pre-event prologue. All told, Sanders was victorious by three minutes and 40 seconds over nearest rival Tosha Schareina on the top Honda. “It’s a dream come true to win the world championship,” said Sanders. “For the team, for KTM, we couldn’t be happier, so congratulations to him.”The FIM World Rally-Raid Championship season will conclude with Rallye du Maroc on October 10-17.