VIDEO: Paris-Roubaix 2023 Highlights - How Mathieu van der Poel won his second monument of the season

The fastest ever edition of Paris-Roubaix provided extensive drama and spectacle. With the race concluded it is now time to look back at the decisive moments of the race, and have a deeper look on how Mathieu van der Poel took the win on the day.

The first third of the race was very fast with over 50Km/h in average before the first cobbled sector of the race as riders looked to make it into the breakaway of the day. Those would eventually be rewarded, as Laurenz Rex finished in the Top10, whilst Sjoerd Bax finished just outside of it. The race broke apart right before the Trouée d'Arenberg as Wout van Aert attacked and made a selection that eventually battled for victory.

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A few attacks followed for the following two hours, but it was then all down to the Carrefour de l'Arbre where the final differences were made. John Degenkolb crashed and Wout van Aert punctured as he attacked, leaving Mathieu van der Poel isolated in front with a solid gap, which he was then able to keep.

It was his second monument win of the season after conquering Milano-Sanremo, and Alpecin-Fenix were able to make it a one-two as Jasper Philipsen soared to an equally-celebrated second place. Wout van Aert finished third yet heartbroken after his lack of luck. Mads Pedersen, Stefan Küng and Filippo Ganna confirmed their form by finishing just outside the podium.

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