The Norwegian star lost the podium chances after broken front-right steering arm in SS 4 Fernet 1882 La Pampa/La Pampa II (37.51 km).
Citroen occupy the top two positions with 1.1 seconds difference between the leader Sebastien Loeb and the second Mikko Hirvonen.
Results after SS 5:
1. S. Loeb 2:06:52.9
2. M. Hirvonen +1.1
3. D. Sordo +13.1
4. M. Ostberg +56.3
5. N. Al-Attiyah +4:55.6
6. T. Neuville +5:14.2
Petter Solberg moved to 13th position at +9:25.2.
Comments after SS 4:
S. Loeb: “I was pushing very hard, it’s the only thing I can do in my situation. I’ve changed a bit the set-up of the car and I was more confident than in the morning.”
M. Hirvonen: “There’s still a long way to go but hopefully I can keep my pace and fight for the win, I’m really enjoying myself.”
There is one stage to the end of the day this is SS 6 Cosquin / Villa Allende 19.18 km.