With his new co-driver Isabelle Galmiche, the nine-time world champion offered himself an 80th victory in the WRC and an 8th Monte-Carlo.
He equaled the success record in the Principality held by his compatriot Ogier, unfortunate 2nd after a puncture in the penultimate special.
The years pass and Sébastien Loeb seems determined to win a few more victories before ending his racing career.