Play it again: Sam Bennett makes it back-to-back stage wins at Vuelta

The in-form Irishman came out on top in another bunch finish.
Play it again: Sam Bennett makes it back-to-back stage wins at Vuelta

UNCORKED: Sam Bennett of Ireland and Team Bora-Hansgrohe celebrates his win today.

Sam Bennett won stage three of the Vuelta a España, the second consecutive victory for the Bora-Hansgrohe rider, with a commanding sprint finish in the Dutch city of Breda.

The Irishman appeared to be out of contention following the final right‑hand bend inside the final kilometre, with Pascal Ackermann (UAE Team Emirates) seemingly perfectly positioned after a strong lead-out from his teammates.

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