Overview
- Pogačar, who triumphed Sunday, sealed the race by attacking on the final ascent of the Oude Kwaremont about 18 kilometers from the finish and rode clear of runner‑up Mathieu van der Poel.
- The victory lifts him to 12 Monument wins, second all‑time behind Eddy Merckx’s 19, and keeps a perfect three‑for‑three start to his season as he turns to Paris‑Roubaix next weekend.
- A level crossing late in the race closed as leaders approached, about 20 riders went through red lights while most of the peloton stopped, and officials told the front group to slow so the field could regroup.
- Officials confirmed Monday that the East Flanders prosecutor is identifying the riders who crossed, and local reports say penalties could include fines and brief driving suspensions under traffic law.
- Remco Evenepoel took third on his Flanders debut ahead of Wout van Aert, and past precedent such as Paris‑Roubaix 2006 shows riders have been disqualified for ignoring closed railway crossings.