Robby Gordon continued his march to win the 2012 Dakar Rally in Tuesday's stage three that went from San Rafael to San Juan, posting his third top-five finish in the first three days of the 15-day South American race.

"We did what we needed to do," said Gordon. "We are now in the position to be leading the overall rally."

Finishing 2 minutes 8 seconds behind, Gordon has consistently been in the lead pack and started today's stage four only 54 seconds behind the leader.

 MORE NASCAR NEWS