Fabio Jakobsen wins third stage in Tour of Turkey

By Fatih Erel

ISTANBUL (AA) - Fabio Jakobsen of Deceuninck Quick-Step claimed the victory in stage three of the Cycling Tour of Turkey in a tense sprint finish on Thursday.

The Wolfpack's Dutchman took to the top step on the podium ahead of Sam Bennett from Bora-Hansgrohe who came second and Dimension Data's Mark Cavendish who finished at third place.

After winning the first two stages, Bennett retains the overall lead after stage three, the last sprint stage in the 55th edition of the race.

Lotto-Soudal's Caleb Ewan had to settle for the fourth place.