Sanders takes Dakar lead with Stage 2 victory in Saudi Arabia

RIYADH, Jan. 6 (Xinhua) -- Defending champion Daniel Sanders took the overall lead at the Dakar Rally on Monday after winning Stage 2 in Saudi Arabia, continuing Red Bull KTM Factory Racing's strong start alongside teammate Edgar Canet.

Sanders sealed his 10th career Dakar stage victory, becoming only the 22nd rider in the event's history to reach double figures.

The Australian capitalized on a minor fall