As the event goes on, the sandy dirt surfaces clear to present new hazards in the shape of rocks, pot-holes and ruts. Such variations mean tyre choice can be decisive as well as requiring constant vigilance and concentration from both driver and co-driver. It is a big challenge and one which makes for a fascinating WRC event.
| 2018 Rally de Portugal – WRC2 standings after Leg 1: | |||
| 1. | Greensmith / Craig (UK/UK) | Fiesta R5 | 1:44:57.8 hrs |
| 2. | Pieniążek / Mazur (POL/POL) | FABIA R5 | + 4.3 s |
| 3. | Lefebvre / Moreau (FRA/FRA) | Citroën C3 R5 | + 4.8 s |
| 2018 Rally de Portugal – WRC2 standings after Leg 2: | |||
| 1. | Tidemand / Andersson (SWE/SWE) | FABIA R5 | 3:29:22.7 hrs |
| 2. | Pieniążek / Mazur (POL/POL) | FABIA R5 | + 1:19.4 min |
| 3. | Lefebvre / Moreau (FRA/FRA) | Citroën C3 R5 | + 2:07.7 min |
| 2018 Rally de Portugal – WRC2 Final Results: | |||
| 1. | Tidemand / Andersson (SWE/SWE) | FABIA R5 | 4:03:57.4 hrs |
| 2. | Pieniążek / Mazur (POL/POL) | FABIA R5 | + 2:06.5 min |
| 3. | Lefebvre / Moreau (FRA/FRA) | Citroën C3 R5 | + 2:23.5 min |
