Overview

• Kooij triumphed in a closely contested sprint, edging out Jonathan Milan by a narrow margin.
• The 214-km stage from Avezzano to Naples featured a thrilling finale with multiple lead changes.
• Tadej Pogacar, the current race leader, played a crucial role in the sprint, aiding teammate Juan Sebastián Molano.
• Despite a crash, last year's runner-up Geraint Thomas remains third in the general classification.
• The Giro d'Italia heads into a rest day before resuming with a challenging climb in stage ten.