Max Kanter (XDS Astana) wins the second stage of Paris-Nice, from Épône to Montargis (187km).

The initial breakaway made up of Le Berre and Pedersen was closed without problems by the group which proceeded compactly and at a moderate pace in the second flat section.

Hoole tried his luck alone with 20km to go, but his effort was also stopped by the platoon led by the NSN men.

The sprint, which was once again very confusing today, was launched by the Soudal Quick Step men, but Teunissen did a great job of launching Kanter , who resisted Pithie 's comeback and won the second stage. Stuyven took third.

Lamperti retains the yellow jersey, awaiting tomorrow's third stage, which includes a 23.5km team time trial.

ORDER OF ARRIVAL

1 KANTER Max XDS Astana Team 4:25:07
2 PITHIE Laurence Red Bull - BORA - hansgrohe ,,
3 STUYVEN Jasper Soudal Quick-Step ,,
4 GODON Dorian INEOS Grenadiers,,
5 LAMPERTI Luke EF Education - EasyPost ,,
6 PLUIMERS Rick Tudor Pro Cycling Team,,
7 ASKEY Lewis NSN Cycling Team,,
8 VAN ASBROECK Tom NSN Cycling Team ,,
9 RUSSO Clément Groupama - FDJ United,,
10 TURGIS Anthony TotalEnergies ,,