UAE Tour 2026: Milan scores again, Tiberi still leader

fotobureau Cor VosJonathan Milan makes it two in a row in Dubai. With a commanding sprint, the Italian fends off Erlend Blikra and Matteo Malucelli. Antonio Tiberi keeps hold of the overall race lead. (Slideshow route/profile)

Results 5th stage 2026 UAE Tour

1. Jonathan Milan (ita) 3:33:18
2. Erlend Blikra (nor) s.t.
3. Matteo Malucelli (ita) s.t.
4. Luka Mezgec (slo) s.t.
5. Daniel Skerl (ita) s.t.
6. Ethan Vernon (gbr) s.t.
7. Steffen De Schuyteneer (bel)
8. Axel Huens (fra) s.t.
9. Madis Mikhels (est) s.t.
10. Nicolò Parisini(ita) s.t.

GC after stage 5
1. Antonio Tiberi (ita)
2. Isaac del Toro (mex) + 0:21
3. Harold Tejada (col) + 1:00
4. Lennert Van Eetvelt (bel) + 1:07
5. Luke Plapp (aus) + 1:19
6. Ilan Van Wilder (bel) + 1:21
7. Derek Gee-West (can) + 1:22
8. Felix Gall (aut) + 1:28
9. Jørgen Nordhagen (nor) + 1:30
10. Tobias Halland Johannessen (nor) + 1:43

11. Remco Evenepoel (bel) + 1:44

Race report
Silvan Dillier attacks at the drop of the flag, while Remco Evenpoel also gives it a go. But it's all brought back.

Subsequent attacks are also short-lived, but eventually it’s the first attacker, Dillier, who manages to get away. Together with Nickolas Zukowsky and Gianni Moscon, he rides out to a 2-minute lead.

The break is caught with 3 kilometres remaining, leaving the sprinters to fight it out.

In his trademark style, Jonathan Milan powers to his second consecutive victory, while Antonio Tiberi retains the overall lead.

Another interesting read: route 5th stage 2026 UAE Tour.