Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates-XRG clinched his second Tour of Flanders title with a remarkable solo effort. In a race characterized by numerous attacks, he broke away from a strong group of contenders, including Mathieu van der Poel and Wout van Aert, on the Oude Kwaremont. By maintaining a 30-second lead through the last climb, the Paterberg, he successfully defended his advantage during the final stretch, finishing 1:01 ahead of second-place Mads Pedersen, who narrowly defeated van der Poel in a sprint for the line.
Pogačar pushed on to a 30-second lead over the final hill of the day, the Paterberg, a lead he defended on the flat 13km run to the finish.
Pogačar soloed to his second Tour of Flanders title in a race of many attacks, leaving his rivals behind on the Oude Kwaremont.
The Dane jumped from the rear of the quartet to beat Van der Poel to the line, who stood on the podium for the sixth time in seven starts.
Pogačar's victory marks his eighth Monument win, solidifying his status as a dominant force in cycling.
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