Pogacar claims the final mountain stage while Vingegaard seals back-to-back victories, barring any unforeseen incidents in the final stage.

Tadej Pogacar took a remarkable victory in the final mountain stage of the 2023 Tour de France, finishing strong at Le Markstein and showing his true strength in the brutal climbs. Despite his efforts, however, Jonas Vingegaard had already sealed his overall victory, securing back-to-back Tour de France wins, barring any unforeseen circumstances in the final stage tomorrow in Paris.

While Pogacar dominated Stage 20, the overall classification remained largely unchanged as Vingegaard maintained his lead. The Danish rider managed to hold on to his advantage despite Pogacar’s aggressive attacks in the final stages, confirming his position at the top of the leaderboard.

There was a moment of drama when Thibaut Pinot, racing in his final Tour de France, put in a heroic effort, but it was ultimately Pogacar who powered past in the final climb. The victory was hard-earned for the Slovenian champion, but it was Vingegaard’s consistency throughout the race that ensured his win.

With Giulio Ciccone securing the King of the Mountains title and Carlos Rodriguez unfortunately crashing out, the Tour’s final week was packed with thrilling moments. However, it was Vingegaard’s ability to control the race over three weeks that allowed him to emerge as the 2023 champion.

Now, with only one stage remaining, Vingegaard is poised to defend his title in the grand Paris finale, where he will celebrate what is shaping up to be another exceptional Tour de France victory