In terms of raw pace, Tanak, Ogier and Neuville are ahead of the rest of the field. It's rare for the other drivers to get into that elusive group on a given rally which is why retirements and mistakes are/will be such a factor in this championship. Between the three of them they've been on the podium 16/21 times.

Interestingly, Power Stage points to date are very close:
Ogier: 16
Tanak: 16
Neuville: 17

Anything can happen and this championship will go down to the wire.