Remco Evenepoel poised to win Vuelta a España as Richard Carapaz takes stage

Belgian rider maintains big GC lead before Sunday’s final stage

Ecuadorian Richard Carapaz of Ineos Grenadiers celebrates as he crosses the finish line to win stage 12 of the 2022 edition of the 'Vuelta a Espana', Tour of Spain cycling race, from Salobrena to Penas Blancas (192,7km), Spain,  (Photo by DAVID STOCKMAN/BELGA MAG/AFP via Getty Images)

Remco Evenepoel is poised to win the 2022 Vuelta a España after holding off his title rivals on a gruelling penultimate stage.

The 22-year-old Belgian has all but secured his first Grand Tour success and victory should be confirmed on Sunday, when the race ends with a 96.7km flat stage from Las Rozas into the Spanish capital, Madrid.