Overview

• Pogacar clinched his second stage win on Friday’s 126.7 km route from Valserhone to Combloux, breaking clear on the final ascent to finish alone.
• His attack 7.2 km from the finish dropped Jonas Vingegaard, who lost 1:01, and previous leader Remco Evenepoel, who fell 1:50 behind.
• German rider Florian Lipowitz surged 43.5 km from the finish to test the favorites and secured third on the day and overall.
• The UAE Team controlled the peloton from the early climbs by setting a high pace that left key contenders isolated.
• Two mountain stages remain before Sunday’s finale on the Plateau du Mont-Cenis, including Saturday’s route with three hors catégorie climbs.