Red Bull Factory Racing ’ s Daniel Sanders has won the 2025 Dakar Rally , marking KTM ’ s 20th victory at the iconic event . On his way to claiming his first Dakar victory , Sanders secured five stage victories and led the event from start to finish to win by almost nine minutes . The only other rider to have achieved this is Marc Coma who led from start to finish in the 2009 Argentina-Chile Dakar on a Repsol KTM to win by a staggering 1h 25m 38s . To say Sanders dominated the 2025 Dakar Rally is an understatement . His performance culminated with a sixth-place finish on stage 12 ’ s 61-kilometre , mass-start special that saw him crowned the overall champion . From the outset , Sanders showcased his speed and skill , winning the prologue , the opening stage and the ultra-tough 48-hour Chrono stage to take an early lead . Claiming two further stage wins and never giving up his overall advantage , Sanders is only the second rider in history to lead the Dakar Rally from start to finish . Daniel Sanders said , “ So we have just won the Dakar Rally ! It ’ s a massive accomplishment from myself and the team after a tough year , and I can ’ t thank everyone enough for the support . It ’ s been a long journey , and I can ’ t wait to celebrate with everyone ! Now it ’ s time to kick back and relax after a long two weeks .” Andreas Hölzl – Rally Team Manager : “ That ’ s the 2025 Dakar done ! I ’ m super happy for Chucky and the rest of the guys , the win is so well deserved . To be the second person ever to lead from the first day to the end is something really special . What we have achieved in a year is unique and we are very proud . I ’ m happy