1. Tim Merlier, Belgium, Soudal Quick-Step, 3:28:52. 2. Jonathan Milan, Italy, Lidl-Trek, same time. 3. Arnaud De Lie, Belgium, Lotto, same time. 4. Pavel Bittner, Czechia, Team Picnic PostNL, same time. 5. Paul Penhoët, France, Groupama-FDJ, same time.

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