Remco Evenepoel cruises to Vuelta a España victory in final stage

Juan Sebastián Molano secured the stage win in a sprint finish where he edged out Mads Pedersen and Pascal Ackermann on the line in Madrid

WINNER: Belgian rider Remco Evenepoel claimed his first Grand Tour victory in the Vuelta a Espana in Madrid. The 22-year-old dominated the three-week race, taking victory after the 21st and final stage won by Colombian Juan Sebastian Molano. Pic: Oscar Del Pozo/AFP via Getty Images

Remco Evenepoel has claimed the Vuelta a España title for his first Grand Tour triumph, capping a dominant three weeks with one last push on the final stage from Las Rozas to Madrid that was won by Juan Sebastián Molano in a thrilling sprint finale.

The 22-year-old Belgian had all but confirmed victory after holding off his nearest rival Enric Mas on stage 20 and he finished the job with ease as he rolled into the Spanish capital flanked by his Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl teammates.