This is the best one for me, it was a very important stage today” - Richard Carapaz on securing his third stage win in Vuelta a Espana

Richard Carapaz secured the last mountain stage of Vuelta a Espana . He crossed the finish line ahead of Thymen Arensman and Juan Ayuso to take his third stage victory in the tour.

"This is the best one for me, it was a very important stage today,” said Carapaz. He continues, “It was a complicated stage, very tough. I rode my way, smart, I think, and made my moves when I had to. I knew I had to attack on the final climb. It's a very nice victory for me and also shows what kind of rider I am."

As a bonus, he also got the mountain jersey. It’s safe to say that Vuelta a Espana was a success for Carapaz. "The mountain jersey became a goal for me after Jay Vine dropped out. I knew it would be a tough stage, also to keep the jersey. There were attacks all the time. In the end, I was able to take the points and the stage. I'm very emotional, also because of all the Ecuadorian people along the side,” concluded Carapaz. He holds 14th position in GC, 28 minutes and 18 seconds behind overall leader Remco Evenepoel.