Vingegaard took the lead in the general classification on Friday by impressively winning the first mountain top finish. A day later, he once again demonstrated his class by finishing solo in Queralt. With a lead of 1 minute and 22 seconds over his closest rival, Lenny Martinez, the overall victory was all but assured.

The final stage of the Catalan stage race took place, as is tradition, in Barcelona, where the riders had to conquer Montjuïc seven times on a local circuit. On this short but steep climb, Vingegaard was repeatedly tested, but the Dane proved unbeatable and fended off all attacks. In the sprint from a depleted peloton, Brady Gilmore sprinted to victory.

Vingegaard crossed the line in the same time, securing the overall victory in the Volta a Catalunya. "It’s been a really great week. We came here with the ambition to win stages and the general classification, and we’ve succeeded. I’m absolutely delighted with that", Vingegaard said.

"The Red Bull – Bora – Hansgrohe riders really put the team and me under pressure today. Their high pace left me isolated in the final stretch, and I had to defend myself as best I could. Fortunately, my legs felt strong and I was able to fend off the attacks. Towards the end, I wasn’t so much focused on the stage win anymore, but was thinking only of securing the overall victory."

Following his victory in Paris-Nice, Vingegaard has secured his second stage race win of the season. "It means a lot to start the season in this way. It gives me a huge boost of confidence and motivation for everything that lies ahead. My next race is the Giro, and I certainly hope to be in an even better shape there."