This is the 24-year-old’s 4th victory of the season and the 50th win of his professional career. Spaniard Enric Mas (Movistar) came in second. Italian Lorenzo Rota (Intermarché) was third.

Two other Slovenes are competing in the tour - Matej Mohorič today placed 15th, Domen Novak was 106th.

Pogacar now leads Spaniard Mikel Landa by 1min 14sec in the overall standings before tomorrow’s fifth and final stage.