Slovenian cyclist Tadej Pogacar secured his fifth stage win of the 2026 Tour de France after a decisive climb up Alpe d'Huez.The reigning champion launched an attack with 12 km remaining, overtaking rivals Richard Carapaz and Lenny Martinez in the final two kilometers.

Pogacar's victory extended his overall lead to over seven minutes ahead of Olympic champion Remco Evenepoel, bringing him closer to a record-equalling fifth Tour title.The race saw intense competition, with Pogacar's team-mates battling illness and Brandon McNulty withdrawing due to flu-like symptoms.Despite challenges, Pogacar maintained his dominance, finishing six seconds ahead of Martinez and nine seconds ahead of Carapaz.The win also marked Pogacar's first stage victory on Alpe d'Huez, a historic achievement for the four-time winner.The race dynamics highlighted fierce rivalries, with Evenepoel and Del Toro vying for the young rider's white jersey in the final stages.