Wout van Aert has won the E3 Saco Classic, and has played a key role in the events that decided Gent-Wevelgem. After delivering the decisive attack, he rode with
Christophe Laporte and opted to hand the victory to his trustworthy right-hand man.
The rainy day in Wevelgem was perfect for the
Jumbo-Visma duo who moved clear of the peloton in the second of three climbs of the Kemmelberg. It was an expected attack, however what wasn't expected what that both had the legs to move clear. As was the case during last year's E3 Saxo Classic, Van Aert and Laporte had the privilege to decide which of them would take the win in Belgian roads.