Kaden Groves holds off Filippo Ganna to win stage five of the Vuelta a España

Australian takes back-to-back victories, as Remco Evenepoel gains six seconds in red jersey battle

Kaden Groves wins stage five of the Vuelta a España
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Kaden Groves (Alpecin Deceuninck) took his second victory in as many days at the Vuelta a España, pipping Ineos Grenadiers powerhouse Filippo Ganna to the line on stage five. 

The Australian, who won Tuesday's fourth stage, went on to triumph by half a wheel’s length in Burriana, beating a late charge from the World Hour Record holder with a well-executed bike throw. 

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