Tadej Pogačar continues to dominate, wins another Spanish Vuelta stage after scare on descent

Castello, Spain (AP) — Tadej Pogačar solidified his dominance at the Spanish Vuelta on Thursday by claiming the sixth stage after a critical incident on a fast descent. The defending Tour de France champion, aiming for a Grand Tour sweep, managed to regain control of his bike and outlast Enric Mas from Movistar Team to extend his lead to 3 minutes, 34 seconds.

This victory marked Pogačar's third stage win in the race and his third consecutive victory overall. The Slovenian, who already secured wins in the previous two stages, is on track to become the ninth male rider to triumph in all three Grand Tours. Pogačar's ability to adapt quickly under pressure was evident as he worked closely with Mas on the final stretch, ultimately securing the win with a sprint.

Despite a near-miss on the descent, Pogačar's resilience and strategic partnership proved decisive in his triumph.