Hugh Carthy gets first Vuelta win to leapfrog Dan Martin

File photo of Dan Martin

Dan Martin was overtaken in his race for a Vuelta a Espana podium place after Britain’s Hugh Carthy produced a stunning performance to win his first Grand Tour stage with victory on day 12.

Martin entered the day in third but despite a strong showing which saw him seventh across the line to the summit finish on the steep slopes of the Alto de L’Angliru, Carthy's win and time bonus pushed him three seconds ahead of the Irish rider.