HRC Monster Energy Honda takes the top step with Nacho Cornejo racing to the front and winning the day. 

Mason Klein and Kove break down in the desert but limp back into the pits.

We get reports straight from Dakar Rally Heroes Toby Price, Ricky Brabec, Nacho Cornejo, Skyler Howes and more in this episode from Stage 2

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