Isaac Del Toro, the first Mexican rider to wear the pink jersey, finished safely in the main pack following the 89-mile route from Morbegno to Cesano Maderno, which featured three minor climbs early on before a relatively flat finale.

Nico Denz claims an impressive victory on stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, while Isaac del Toro retained his overall leader's pink jersey.

Nico Denz achieved a triumphant solo victory in Stage 18 of the Giro d'Italia, securing his third career stage win. The German cyclist advanced from a breakaway group and crossed the finish line with a considerable lead.