Overview

• Jonathan Milan clinched his second stage win in a rain-soaked sprint finish in Valence, navigating a last-kilometer crash that derailed key rivals
• Milan’s victory bolstered his green jersey lead to 72 points over defending champion Tadej Pogacar
• Tadej Pogacar crossed safely to preserve a 4-minute, 15-second advantage over Jonas Vingegaard in the general classification
• A crash beneath the flamme rouge and a track-invading spectator prompted a swift security response without affecting the stage outcome
• Riders now face Thursday’s queen stage over Col de la Loze, which Pogacar warned could prove decisive for his yellow jersey defense