Prodhomme wins 19th stage, Del Toro maintains lead

Frenchman Nicolas Prodhomme won a sizzling stage 19 of the Giro d'Italia on Friday run over five Alpine peaks where an expected title showdown failed to fully ignite.

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Overall leader Isaac del Toro of Mexico is 43 seconds ahead of Richard Carapaz of Ecuador while Briton Simon Yates is third at Imin 21s after losing 22sec on the day.

EF rider Carapaz attacked late on in the race and Del Toro again proved he could keep up.

Former Giro champion Carapaz was satisfied with his day’s work.

"I think we were all very tired, and in the end I just had to give it a try. But I think it was a good stage. I think we can make it with Del Toro so I've got to be happy with my performance."

Visma rider Simon Yates was unable to follow the pair and said he would be reviewing the situation ahead of Saturday's blockbuster, appearing annoyed at the line.

"We'll see how the legs are. The legs are good today so hoping for the same tomorrow and that I can try something," said the pure climber who may yet take the title.