The overnight leader Petter Solberg has two punctures that caused him loss of almost one minute and half, while Latvala lost the same time after a broken front suspension arm, caused by striking an errant rock. The hopes for Ford Rally Team for rally winner are over.
At the same time the Ford problems cause Citroen to takes the leader position.
Chris Atkinson has a puncture in stage 5 while his team-mate Ken Block broke a driveshaft going off the road and into a ditch.  
Results after SS 5:
1. M. Hirvonen 47:50.1
2. S. Loeb +0.6
3. M. Ostberg +39.9
4. T. Neuville +45.1
5. O. Tanak +1:02.5
6. E. Novikov +1:16.7
7. P. Solberg +1:26.8
8. J. Latvala +1:32.8
Driver’s comments:
Hirvonen: “The stages are extremely difficult but it’s been okay for us with no problems. I’m not planning major changes because I’m very happy with the car.”
Neuville: “So far, so good. I’m happy with my times. We made a few small mistakes when we went out the line but nothing too bad. I will continue like this but for me the main thing is to gain experience.”