Tim Merlier's Sprint Triumph in Stage 18 of Giro d'Italia

Tim Merlier from team Soudal Quick-Step secured his second win in this year's Giro d'Italia, clinching stage 18 in a thrilling sprint finish. With assistance from teammate Pieter Serry, Merlier edged out points leader Jonathan Milan and Kaden Groves, as Tadej Pogacar maintained the overall lead.

Tim Merlier of team Soudal Quick-Step claimed his second victory in this year's Giro d'Italia when he prevailed in a sprint finish to take stage 18 on Thursday.

Merlier's team mate Pieter Serry set the Belgian up to finish narrowly ahead of points classification leader Jonathan Milan (Lidl-Trek).

Kaden Groves of Alpecin-Deceuninck, second in the points classification, finished third while Tadej Pogacar (UAE Team Emirates) maintained the overall lead.