Jonas Vingegaard delivered a commanding performance on Thursday, securing his second stage win in as many days at Paris-Nice and extending his overall lead in the prestigious race. The two-time Tour de France champion’s aggressive move, launched 21km from the finish of the fifth stage, left his rivals struggling to respond.
Vingegaard’s powerful attack proved decisive, distancing all competitors and allowing him to ride solo to victory in Colombier-le-Vieux. Daniel Felipe Martinez was the closest challenger, finishing just under a minute behind in the general classification.
Behind Vingegaard, Valentin Paret-Peintre relentlessly pursued, launching multiple attacks to claim the second spot on the stage. His efforts paid off as he broke away from the remaining contenders, securing a strong finish. Harold Tejada completed the podium, taking third place in a sprint finish.
The victory significantly strengthens Vingegaard’s position in the general classification, now holding a substantial lead of 3 minutes and 22 seconds over Martinez. Georg Steinhauser sits in third place, 5 minutes and 50 seconds off the pace. With such a commanding advantage, Vingegaard appears poised to claim the overall title, barring any unforeseen circumstances.
