It was a great day for Spain at the Giro d'Italia as Movistar's Beñat Intxausti took a fine solo win at the summit of Campitello Matese, finishing a few seconds ahead of compatriot Mikel Landa (Astana) as Alberto Contador managed to retain his grip on the maglia rosa.
Giro d'Italia: Intxausti wins stage 8 summit finish at Campitello Matese
Giro d'Italia: Quotes from the finish line of stage 8
Contador extends lead on Aru and Porte in Giro d'Italia
Intxausti bounces back from rough start to the Giro d'Italia to take summit victory
Video: Alberto Contador at the finish of stage 8 on the Giro d'Italia
The Spanish race leader responded to a series of attacks by Astana's Fabio Aru and Sky's Richie Porte in the closing kilometres and finished in a small group with both of his main rivals.
Click here to subscribe to the Cyclingnews video channel
Thank you for reading 5 articles in the past 30 days*
Join now for unlimited access
Enjoy your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1
*Read any 5 articles for free in each 30-day period, this automatically resets
After your trial you will be billed £4.99 $7.99 €5.99 per month, cancel anytime. Or sign up for one year for just £49 $79 €59
Join now for unlimited access
Try your first month for just £1 / $1 / €1