Gap, France: Spaniard Ruben Plaza took his first victory at the Tour de France at yesterday's 201km 16th stage from Bourg-de-Peage to Gap. Slovak Peter Sagan took second for the fifth time at this year's race as his two-year wait for a stage victory drags on.


Spain's Ruben Plaza celebrates as he crosses the finish line yesterday. Pic/AFP 

Colombian Jarlinson Pantano was third as race leader Chris Froome finishes amongst his main rivals to maintain his 3min 10sec lead over Nairo Quintana.