Sakaka: Nasser Al-Attiyah led the way in Monday's eighth stage of the Dakar Rally and clinched his fifth stage win of this year's race in Saudi Arabia, taking his career victories in the historic event to 40.
The Qatari moved to within four minutes and 50 seconds of the overall lead, which is held by Stephane Peterhansel.
France's Peterhansel lost time after finishing third on stage behind Al-Attiyah and defending champion Carlos Sainz of Spain.