## Tadej Pogačar Wins Fifth Stage of Tour de France, Extends Lead! **WHAT HAPPENED** Tadej Pogačar of Team UAE Emirates won the fifth stage of the 2023 Tour de France, a 190.7-kilometer race from Lille to Arenberg Porte du Hainaut. Pogačar attacked from the peloton with just over 500 meters remaining and held off Michael Matthews of Team BikeExchange-Jayco by a narrow margin to secure the stage victory. This marks the second stage win of the 2023 Tour de France for Pogačar, who also won Stage 6 last year. **IMPACT** Pogačar's victory extends his lead in the overall standings. He now holds a 39-second advantage over Wout van Aert of Jumbo-Visma and a 48-second advantage over Yves Lampaert of Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl. **KEY INSIGHTS** * Pogačar's victory is a testament to his strength and versatility as a rider. * The win also strengthens Pogačar's position as the favorite to win the overall Tour de France title. * The fifth stage was characterized by numerous crashes and abandonments, including a major crash involving Geraint Thomas of Team INEOS Grenadiers. **CONCLUSION** Tadej Pogačar's impressive victory in the fifth stage of the Tour de France sends a clear message to his rivals: he is the man to beat in this year's race. [VIDEO - Tadej Pogacar geeft maatje Michael Matthews de vijf op 500 meter van de streep](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4WwhvNL1t9U)
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