A category three climb preceded a flat second half of the 207km route from Foiano di Val Fortore to Francavilla al Mare, which gave the sprinters a chance to show off. Milan, riding for Lidl-Trek, powered to victory after winning stage four.
The stage three winner for Soudal Quick-Step As the peloton neared the finish, Merlier emerged as Milan's closest opponent; however, he made a fast turn to the right, causing Juan Sebastian Molano to suddenly stop.
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