“I’m very happy to take another win,” Vingegaard said afterward. “The goal was to go for the victory again today. As a team, we did a really great job throughout the entire stage, and it’s very rewarding to be able to finish it off for the team.”

Starting the stage in the leader’s jersey, the Dutch squad approached Stage six attentively. Bart Lemmen made his presence known by joining a large breakaway group of fifteen riders, who ultimately did not play a decisive role in the fight for the stage win.

On the demanding Coll de Pradell, the peloton was significantly reduced under the pace of Team Visma | Lease a Bike. Jørgen Nordhagen impressed with a strong pull at the front, leading a select group into the final phase of the stage.

On the final climb, Vingegaard once again showed his strong form. With three kilometers to go, he attacked from the group of favorites and went on to solo to his fifth victory of the season.

With the general classification in mind, the Dane now turns his focus to the final stage of the Spanish stage race, where he aims to carry his leader’s jersey across the finish line. “Tomorrow might not be a stage that suits me perfectly, but if I get the chance to go for the win, I’ll definitely take it. Still, the main goal is to secure the overall victory.”