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Izaguirre leads the group home just a few seconds later for fourth place, ahead of Mas, Sivakov, and Van Eetvelt.
The rest are closing but Ciccone is going to hang on to take the fina step on the podium.
Here come the rest, Ciccone enters the final km still with a lead!
Evenepoel enters the final kilometre. A good display from the Olympic champion, who would be winning alone by two minutes were it not for Pogacar. He crosses the line waving to the crowd, knowing this was the best he could do, even if it’s a whopping 3:15 down on the winner.
Izaguirre has now caught the Mas, Van Eetvelt, Sivakov group!
Great move from Ciccone who caught those riders off guard and has taken a gap onto the descent.
Pogacar raises his hand, waves to the crowds, presses something on his computer, and raises both arms aloft. He crosses the line and now he gets off and lifts the bike above his head.
Meanwhile Pogacar enters the home straight and he looks like he’s cruising to sign-on. He looks over his shoulder but I’m not sure why…
Ciccone attacks straight away.
A new podium contender enters the chat… Ciccone has jumped from the group behind to join Sivakov, Mas, and Van Eetvelt towards the top of the climb.
2.2km from home and the next rider on the road, Evenepoel, is only just cresting San Fermo della Battaglia.
Pogacar stretches his back on the descent, and a smile now breaks across his face. He knows it’s done.
Sivakov’s attack has been snuffed out so the fight for third place is still open.
5km to go
Sivakov attacks Mas and Van Eetvelt! We could have two UAE riders on the podium.
Pogacar is, of course, sailing further into the sunset on this climb. 2:40 now.
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