Elfyn Evans continues to lead Wales Rally GB while Kiwi driver Hayden Paddon enjoyed a better day overnight.
The Hyundai works driver is eighth overall but set much more competitive times on the second full day of action.
"There have been some positives and some problems today," Paddon said. "Onthe positive side, the car has felt much better today and I have felt more confident.
"However, we have also encountered some trouble, which has set us back. We had a puncture at the start of the second stage and then hydraulic issues on the second run through Dyfi - the longest stage of the day. We had no gearbox or differentials for the entire stage, and it was an absolute handful if I'm honest.
"I was looking forward to the evening stages and felt that we got more out of ourselves. It's the same conditions for everyone, but I am able to trust Seb implicitly on the pace notes, so we could push that bit more."
He trails leader Evans by 2:04.0s after the Welshman had another superb day in his DMACK Ford Fiesta and is poised to win his first WRC event on Monday morning.
Four-time reigning world champion Sebastien Ogier needs only to safely navigate his way through the final five stages overnight tonight to claim his fifth-straight world title.
The Frenchman is second heading into the final day 53.1s behind Evans.
Title rival Thierry Neuvile is third in his Hyundai but would need Ogier to strike trouble to keep the title fight alive heading to the final event of the year in Australia next month.
