On the final stage, Sivakov attacked early, drawing with him the race leader and rival for the podium,
George Bennett. With the trio staying together until the final kilometre, Lutsenko was happy to let his companions fight for the stage and in the end, it was Sivakov who won that fight.
"I’m really happy with this first win of the season and in UAE colours. We came for the overall win but I think we can also be happy with two stage wins and the podium today," Sivakov concludes. "It’s been a good year for the team so far and we want to keep it going.”
