Tosh Van der Sande joined an early breakaway of six riders. However, with Tim Wellens in the group who was just under a minute behind in the overall standings, the escapees never gained a significant lead. With about five kilometers to go, Van der Sande and his breakaway companions were reeled back in.

The conclusion of the Gree-Tour of Guangxi also marks the end of the cycling season. For Team Visma | Lease a Bike, it was a season with highs and lows, ultimately delivering 32 victories and numerous podium finishes.

In China, Johannes Staune-Mittet (who finished fifteenth in the overall standings), Milan Vader, Mick van Dijke, and Koen Bouwman raced for the final time in the yellow-black jersey. “Racing for the final time in Team Visma | Lease a Bike colors was something special,” Bouwman said. “I've had a fantastic time over the past ten years and have always been warmly welcomed by everyone in the team. Of course, I’ll miss that. One thing I will never forget is winning the grand tours, in which I was fortunate enough to play a role twice. That’s a unique feeling. The personal successes I’ve achieved wouldn’t have been possible without the team, and I’m still grateful to them. Fortunately, I was able to close this chapter in Guangxi, as this race was uncertain for me due to an earlier injury.”