The late challenge from Goss faded in the final 50 metres and he was overtaken by Sagan who has finished second behind the world champion. The top five of stage 20 is:
1. Mark Cavendish (GBR) SKY
2. Peter Sagan (SVK) LIQ
3. Matt Goss (AUS) OGE
4. Juan José Haedo (ARG) STB
5. Kris Boeckmans (BEL) VCD
