Overview
- The 34-year-old EF Education-EasyPost rider attacked from the break and soloed to the finish on the 184 km route from Marotta-Mondolfo to Mombaroccio.
- He distanced his last chaser, Julian Alaphilippe, about six kilometres from the line and sealed his first victory in roughly four and a half years.
- Isaac del Toro crossed the line 11 seconds behind and reclaimed the overall lead, now 23 seconds ahead of Giulio Pellizzari.
- Matteo Jorgenson moved up to second overall at 34 seconds, pushing Primož Roglič to fourth at 44 seconds.
- Saturday's 188 km stage to Camerino features the Sassotetto ascent, whose final kilometre averages 12.4% and presents a prime chance to shake up the standings before Sunday's finish.