Jasper Philipsen makes it to the line first in chaotic finale of Vuelta a España 2021 stage five

The red jersey changed hands due to a big crash in the final 10km

Jasper Philipsen wins stage five of the Vuelta 2021
(Image credit: Getty Images)

Jasper Philipsen was the fastest in the mad dash to the line on stage five of the Vuelta a España 2021, taking his second stage win of the race.

It was a rapid lead-in on technical roads with riders bumping and barging through, but it was Alpecin-Fenix who placed Philipsen perfectly for the sprint. Fabio Jakobsen (Deceuninck - Quick-Step) came up late to snatch second.

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Tim Bonville-Ginn

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