Solberg, whose father Petter gained the WRC title in 2003, gained the rally by nearly a minute forward of nine-time world champion Sebastien Ogier.
He was additionally on target to win the ultimate stage and gather a most 35 factors for the weekend to take the title by two factors.
Nevertheless, his crash meant he completed 5 factors behind Evans within the general standings.
A 3rd Toyota driver, Sami Pajari, an extra one level behind in third – having seen his personal title problem evaporate on the ultimate weekend.
An inconsolable Solberg remained in his automotive for a while on the finish of the stage earlier than being inspired to take to the rostrum by Gazoo Racing staff principal Jari-Matti Latvala and team-mate Ogier.
Evans had beforehand missed out on the title on the ultimate day thrice and in two of these seasons he had taken a lead into the concluding rally earlier than dropping out to Ogier in 2020 and 2025.
“I do not actually know what my response is. It is surreal with the way it occurred. It is a aid,” he mentioned.
“It would not by my proudest manner of profitable it, but it surely’s job achieved.”
For Toyota sporting director Kaj Lindstrom there have been blended emotions.
“That was the toughest factor. The ending was fairly one thing, I did not count on it,” mentioned the Finn.
“It was an excellent combat and all of us noticed that Oliver was all or nothing. It held all the best way to the tip.
“Oliver nonetheless has time however Elfyn lastly acquired his title so we’re actually glad for him.”
The WRC season was lowered to 13 rounds when the Saudi Arabia occasion, initially deliberate for subsequent month, was cancelled due to the continuing unrest within the Center East.