Stefan Küng Wins Vuelta a España 2026 Stage 18
Stefan Küng (Tudor) sprinted to victory on Stage 18 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, holding off Callum Thornley.
Stefan Küng sprinted to victory on Stage 18 of the 2026 Vuelta a España, crossing the line first in a time of 35' 22". The Tudor rider came home ahead of Callum Thornley (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe), with João Almeida (UEX) completing the stage podium.
Behind the winner, the day's leading finishers were Callum Thornley (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe), João Almeida (UEX), Primož Roglič (Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe), Wout van Aert (Team Visma | Lease a Bike). The full top ten is listed below.
Enric Mas leads the general classification after Stage 18, 1' 37" ahead of Primož Roglič. Felix Gall sits third overall.
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| 1 | Stefan Küng | SUI | Tudor | 35' 22" |
| 2 | Callum Thornley | GBR | Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe | + 3" |
| 3 | João Almeida | POR | UEX | + 9" |
| 4 | Primož Roglič | SLO | Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe | + 19" |
| 5 | Wout van Aert | BEL | Team Visma | Lease a Bike | + 20" |
| 6 | Finn Fisher-Black | NZL | Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe | + 21" |
| 7 | Bruno Armirail | FRA | Team Visma | Lease a Bike | + 26" |
| 8 | Ivo Oliveira | POR | UEX | + 30" |
| 9 | Ethan Hayter | GBR | Soudal Quick-Step | + 32" |
| 10 | Xabier Azparren | ESP | PQT | + 33" |
| 1 | Enric Mas | ESP | Movistar Team | 60h 45' 58" |
| 2 | Primož Roglič | SLO | Red Bull–BORA–hansgrohe | + 1' 37" |
| 3 | Felix Gall | AUT | DCT | + 3' 01" |
| 4 | Richard Carapaz | ECU | EF Education–EasyPost | + 5' 17" |
| 5 | Oscar Onley | GBR | NCI | + 6' 03" |