The 14th and last stage with a 227km special followed by 341km of liaison into Buenos Aires was won by Portugal’s Helder Rodrigues (KTM), in 1.52.37 and second place went to Norwegian rider Ullevalseter (KTM).

The winner of the 2009 edition of the Dakar was Marc Coma.

Already a winner of the raid in 2006, Marc Coma finished this year’s edition 1h25’38″ ahead of France’s Cyril Despres (KTM), and 1h38’56″ ahead of France’s David Frétigné and his 450cc Yamaha.

“I can’t describe the feeling - happy doesn’t even come close” Coma said. “It is so good to be able to draw a line under two difficult years - losing the 2007 Dakar two days from the end and then the cancellation of the 2008 edition. Winning this race is all about preparation and Jordi (Viladoms), Gerard (Farres) and I worked very hard on that this year. It has been a difficult rally for both the organizers and the competitors, due to our lack of experience in racing on this continent, but we have all risen to that challenge. What really made this Dakar special were the people of Argentina and Chile who were so welcoming and enthusiastic.”

Stage 14 results

1. Helder Rodriges KTM 1hr 42m 37s
2. Pal Anders Ullevalseter KTM +0hrs 02m 07s
3. Cyril Despres KTM +0hrs 02m 41s
4. Jordi Viladoms KTM +0hrs 03m 31s
5. David Casteu KTM +0hrs 04m 37s

Argentina-Chile Dakar 2009 – Final Positions:

1. Marc Coma KTM 52hrs 14m 33s
2. Cyril Despres KTM +1hrs 25m 38s
3. Davide Fretigne Yamaha +1hrs 38m 56s
4. David Casteu KTM +2hrs 17m 54s
5. Helder Rodriges KTM +2hrs 22m 11s

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