Dorian Godon claimed second on the sixth stage of Paris-Nice after a strong team effort throughout the day.
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Godon was led out by Kevin Vauquelin to win the sprint after a last gasp effort from Harold Tejada (XDS Astana Team) saw him take a solo victory.
Josh Tarling kicked off proceedings, attacking from the bunch to establish a break with three others inside the first 52km.
Inside the final 8km, Tarling and Igor Arrieta (UAE Emirates – XRG) worked together as the remnants of the break, but were eventually caught with 5km to the finish. After his efforts, Tarling was awarded the combativity award.
Lenny Martinez (Bahrain-Victorious) attacked straight away, with Jonas Vingegaard (Visma Lease A Bike) and Kevin Vauquelin staying on the wheel to drag the bunch over, before Valentin Paret-Peintre (Soudal Quick-Step) counterattacked. A select group got away, which included Dorian Godon and Vauquelin, before a last effort from Tejada saw him escape.
Tejada managed to cling on to take the win, while just behind Vauquelin did an excellent job of leading out Godon, to see the French champion take second place.