Jhonatan Narváez wins Tour Down Under stage 5, claims overall lead

Jhonatan Narváez of UAE Team Emirates secured a thrilling victory on stage 5 of the Tour Down Under, triumphing on Willunga Hill and taking the overall lead in the race. He finished ahead of Britain's Oscar Onley and New Zealand's Finn Fisher-Black, creating a nine-second lead over Spain's Javier Romo, who had attacked early but was caught before the finish. The stage featured unexpected tactics, including a bold move by the Jayco AlUla team, which attempted to set up their rider Luke Plapp but ultimately did not secure the win. Narváez expressed satisfaction in overcoming the pressures of being the favorite after finishing as runner-up last year. The final stage will determine if he can become the first Ecuadorian to win the Tour Down Under. The race saw challenges, including crashes that affected several riders, but Narváez's performance solidified his status as a strong contender for the title.