Filippo Ganna's solo breakaway secures Giro stage victory

Joao Almeida comes home third to retain the leader's pink jersey

Filippo Ganna crosses the finish line to win the fifth stage of the Giro D'Italia at Camigliatello Silano. Picture: Massimo Paolone/LaPresse via AP

Filippo Ganna credited Geraint Thomas as his inspiration after he delivered a superb solo win on stage five of the Giro d'Italia to begin salvaging the race for the Ineos Grenadiers a day after their team leader flew home.

Ganna broke away on the final climb of the 225 kilometre test from Mileto to Camigliatello Silano, riding alone for the final 16km to take his second stage win of the race.