Belgian finished three seconds clear of Britain’s Ethan VernonOlav Kooij overtaken by Van Aert in general classification
Wout van Aert produced a blistering finish over the final kilometre to win stage five of the Tour of Britain in Felixstowe.
The 28-year-old Belgian had led out Jumbo-Visma teammate Olav Kooij to a record-equalling four straight wins in the previous stages.
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