Sam Bennett third on Giro d’Italia stage

Sam Bennett claimed his best result of the Giro d’Italia so far after finishing third on yesterday’s fifth stage of the race into Messina from Pedara.

The bunch sprint was won by Colombian Fernando Gaviria of Quick-Step Floors after he came with a late burst to deny Bennett.

And just when it looked like the Carrick man would hang on for second he was pipped by a fast-finishing Jakub Mareczko of Wilier Triestina.