Lappi won his 4th WRC rally yes (due to Latvala ECU issue) ... and then hasn't won since. Turkey this year was first time he had a chance, 2 years later.

Suninen won a stage on his first WRC rally and first 2 years later in Sardinia he got one 2nd place.

So both are more a confirmation that you can't be champion/regular podium contender out of the box.