Highlights
Report
With more than 3000m of elevation stage two of the Critérium du Dauphiné was already a real test for the riders. Especially the last climbs before the finish in Sauges within the last 20 kilometers offered a launchpad for attacks. With Lukas Pöstlberger also today BORA – hansgrohe was present in the break of the day. Ineos controlled the race early with Bahrain joining the chase with about 50km to go while at the front Lukas and S. Archbold remained in the lead until the very final of the stage. It was Lukas who went on his own on the last 20 kilometers, gritting his teeth to hold off an accelerating bunch. With an impressive performance Lukas made it to the line, taking the stage and the overall race lead.
Results
Stage
| 1 | Lukas Pöstlberger (Aut) Bora-Hansgrohe | 4:25:20 |
| 2 | Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain Victorious | 0:00:11 |
| 3 | Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Movistar Team | |
| 4 | Kasper Asgreen (Den) Deceuninck-QuickStep | |
| 5 | Sven Erik Bystrøm (Nor) UAE Team Emirates |
General Classification
| 1 | Lukas Pöstlberger (Aut) Bora-Hansgrohe | 8:38:32 |
| 2 | Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain Victorious | 0:00:12 |
| 3 | Alejandro Valverde (Spa) Movistar Team | 0:00:20 |
| 4 | Kasper Asgreen (Den) Deceuninck-QuickStep | 0:00:24 |
| 5 | Alex Aranburu Deba (Spa) Astana-Premier Tech |
Points
| 1 | Sonny Colbrelli (Ita) Bahrain Victorious | 44 |
| 2 | Lukas Pöstlberger (Aut) Bora-Hansgrohe | 35 |
| 3 | Brent Van Moer (Bel) Lotto Soudal | 29 |
Mountains
| 1 | Matthew Holmes (GBr) Lotto Soudal | 13 |
| 2 | Lukas Pöstlberger (Aut) Bora-Hansgrohe | 12 |
| 3 | Brent Van Moer (Bel) Lotto Soudal | 10 |
Young Riders
| 1 | Ilan Van Wilder (Bel) Team DSM | 8:38:56 |