SYDNEY -- Andreas Mikkelsen held off Sebastien Ogier to win the Rally of Australia by 14.9 seconds on Sunday, giving Volkswagen a victory in its final race in the World Rally Championship.Norways Mikkelsen started the final day of the rally with a narrow two-second lead over his Volkswagen teammate, who was recently crowned the world drivers champion for the fourth straight year.Ogier closed the gap to just 0.3 seconds at the midpoint of the dusty Bucca stage, the second of five stages on the final day. But the Frenchman then spun his Volkswagon Rolo R near the finish and completed the stage 19.6 seconds slower than Mikkelsen, giving the Norwegian a commanding overall lead.Mikkelsen began the rally in third place in the drivers standings behind Ogier and Belgiums Thierry Neuville, hoping a win would lift him into second place and give Volkswagen its fourth consecutive one-two finish in its final championship. The company has said it will not compete in WRC again after this season.But Neuville, driving a Hyundai, finished the race in third place, ensuring hed remain in second overall in the drivers standings.The plan was to try and win the power stage because I would like to try and beat Thierry for that second place, but Im still happy about this, Mikkelsen said. Its been such a perfect end to the season ... Its just sad to see this team and the car come to an end. I will miss them.Ogier and Mikkelsen now find themselves looking for new cars for next season, likely putting pressure on drivers on other teams.Mikkelsen dominated Volkswagons final rally, leading after all but one stage and overcoming a bizarre incident on the second day when his clutch and brake pedal became wedged together.The race was also delayed on the 21st stage for almost a half hour when Eric Camilli rolled his Ford onto its roof, causing a fire to break out in the car. He retired from the stage but appeared unhurt. 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He knew it wouldnt be a walk in the park, but Socceroos left-back Brad Smith never expected hed have a tougher time cracking Bournemouths first XI than Liverpools.Smith transferred to Bournemouth from the Reds in July, full of hope a smaller club would present more opportunities to play regular Premier League football.Yet three months into the season the 22-year-old still hasnt played a single minute in Englands top tier.While Smith was under no illusions it would be a tall task breaking into a well-established squad, he admitted the lack of game time had already left him pondering his club future.Theyve had the same back four for about five years now so its difficult to try and get in there, he said.But Im still young compared to (No.1 left-back) Charlie Daniels, hes 30.Its a patience game. I signed a good lengthy deal, so I just have to wait for my chance.If I get a few chances Ill see how it goes from there, but I think after the end of the season Ill see whether its a loan (move) or I stay, or see what the other guy (Daniels) does.The situation was of no immediate concern for Socceroos coach Ange Postecoglou, who is more than happy with the national-team form of Smith and fellow game-starved teeammates Robbie Kruse and Mat Ryan.ddddddddddddPostecoglou also pointed out that Bournemouth manager Eddie Howe wouldnt have paid a reported $10.5 million for the New South Welshman if he didnt want him for the long term.The amount of money they spent on him is quite significant for a club like Bournemouth, so they dont see him as a one-year player, Postecoglou said.I think its the right club for him because theyll be patient with him, theyll invest in him, and once he does break through hell become an important part of their team.Its a great point for him to start his football career.Smiths Liverpool background has turned him into an unlikely hero in Thailand ahead of Tuesdays World Cup qualifier in Bangkok.Fans appear unfazed that the Penrith-born Anfield academy product made less than 10 Premier League appearances for the club, loitering outside Bangkoks Supachalasai Stadium waiting for the former fringe Reds player to emerge and sign their Smith Reds jerseys.Liverpool is such a big club and because Ive played there its going to follow me around for a while, he said. 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