Tim Merlier won the second stage of Paris-Nice, from Montesson to Bellegarde, 183.9km.

Having caught the last escapee of the day in the final kilometres of the race, Jonas Abrahamsen, the sprinters let loose.

At the finish line, Tim Merlier is still the strongest: for the Belgian it is the second success after yesterday's.

Behind him were Emilien Jeannière of Total Energies and Hugo Page of Intermarché. The latter was later demoted for incorrectness. On the podium of the day, therefore, Mads Pedersen.

Tomorrow is the third decisive stage for the general classification: a 28.4 km team time trial.

Sprint Cycling Photo

Order of arrival:

1 MERLIER Tim Soudal Quick-Step 4:11:29

2 JEANNIÈRE Emilien Team TotalEnergies ,,

3 PEDERSEN Mads Lidl - Trek ,,

4 KRISTOFF Alexander Uno-X Mobility,,

5 KIELICH Timo Alpecin - Deceuninck ,,

6 ZINGLE Axel Team Visma | Lease a Bike,,

7 DÉMARE Arnaud Arkéa - B&B Hotels ,,

8 GOVEKAR Matevž Bahrain - Victorious ,,

9 JAKOBSEN Fabio Team Picnic PostNL ,,