Primoz Roglic in pole position to win Vuelta a Espana

Ireland’s Dan Martin remains fourth, one minute and 48 seconds behind Roglic, heading into the final weekend

Primoz Roglic, wearing the leader's red jersey. (AP Photo/Alvaro Barrientos)

Defending champion Primoz Roglic strengthened his grip on the Vuelta a Espana after finishing second in stage 16 at Ciudad Rodrigo.

The Slovenian was pipped by stage winner Magnus Cort in a chaotic sprint finish but picked up six bonus seconds to extend his overall lead to 45 seconds over Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers.