“Tadej Pogacar has once again shown his qualities. We know that when he attacks he is very explosive. I tried to go but I couldn't follow him. I was able to get to the summit not too far from Vingegaard, so it wasn't too bad. Then I launched into the descent and I took a little too much risk, I almost paid for it. I slipped two or three times on slightly wet sections, so I lost a little confidence. The others caught up with me and we were able to reach the finish with Vingegaard. Finally I was able to sprint to take second place. I knew I had to be ready for this stage. I may not be 100% but it's definitely a good start. I told myself that I was aiming for a Top 5, so finishing second in a mountain stage of the Tour and placing second overall means that I am on the right path. As for the final victory, the race is still long, Tadej may have an off day, and in any case I prefer to concentrate on what I am capable of doing with my team. We’re going to fight until Nice and in any case, everything is going well and I’m having fun.”
