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In stage five of the Tour de France, Jai Hindley from Australia emerged as the victor, crossing the finish line alone.
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Hindley's triumph also resulted in him claiming the coveted yellow jersey, symbolizing the race's overall leader.
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Defending champion Jonas Vingegaard engaged in a strategic battle with his main rival, Tadej Pogacar.
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Vingegaard successfully gained an advantage over Pogacar, solidifying his position in the standings.
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Hindley, a member of the Bora-Hansgrohe team and winner of the 2022 Giro d'Italia, showcased his strength by distancing himself from his competitors on the Col de Marie-Blanc.
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He finished the stage 32 seconds ahead of Giulio Ciccone from Italy and Felix Gall from Austria.
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Vingegaard, representing Jumbo-Visma, made a significant move when Wout Van Aert assisted him uphill during the stage.
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The teamwork continued as Jumbo climber Sepp Kuss took over, paving the way for Vingegaard to break free and increase his pace towards the finish line.
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Meanwhile, Tadej Pogacar, a two-time Tour de France champion, faced difficulties as he lacked support from his UAE Team and overnight leader Adam Yates.
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Pogacar suffered setbacks in the overall standings, now trailing Vingegaard by 53 seconds.