Copiapo - Overall race leader Marc Coma of Spain rode to victory in the eighth stage of the Dakar Rally, a 508km special on a 776km run from Antofagasta to Copiapo on Monday.
The KTM rider finished the motorcycle category 1min 55sec ahead of French teammate and defending champion Cyril Despres, who is second in the overall standings 9min 19sec behind the Spaniard.