Volkswagen driver Sébastien Ogier has claimed his third consecutive World Rally Championship (WRC) title with a win at Coffs Harbour's Rally Australia over the weekend.

The world's best rally drivers converged on Coffs Harbour for the weekend WRC, and it was Frenchman Sebastian Ogier who came out on top once more.

After the final stage yesterday afternoon, just over 12 seconds separated Ogier from fellow Volkswagen driver Jari-Matti Latvala.

That gave Ogier the championship points he needed to secure the WRC title.

Hundreds gathered in the town centre yesterday to see the drivers take the podium.

Ogier says it's been a dream run.

"It's just perfect the perfect season so far, it's incredible this year," he said.

Ogier said the team has had a near-perfect season.

"I think we are just getting stronger and stronger, I don't know if we are on the top, but we are probably close to it," he aid.

Safety was an issue at points over the weekend with some drivers complaining about dust during the night stage at Valla on Saturday night.