Mohoric wins Deutschland Tour

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Nils Politt (Katusha-Alpecin) powered to a convincing stage victory on the final day of the Deutschland Tour after coming close in stages 2 and 3. 

The German fell shy of overhauling Matej Mohoric (Bahrain-Merida) in the general classification. The Slovenian fought back after being distanced on the final climb, and cruised to second place on the stage to seal the overall by six seconds over Politt, with Maximilian Schachmann (Quick-Step Floors) in third overall.

Politt was thrilled to finally get his first victory after turning professional in 2013.

"It's unbelievable. I really can't believe it," Politt said. "I think I will have to watch the race again tomorrow and then maybe I can believe it. I was so close to the win in the last two days when I guess I made some small mistakes. But today I waited a little bit longer to go at 200 meters to the finish line. I am really, really happy."

The overall victory further confirmed Mohoric's talents after his overall win in the BinckBank Tour and his stage of the Giro d'Italia. The 2013 U23 World Champion also took home the points and best young rider classifications.

"Today's win was a team effort and we did our best to control and to stay in front the whole race," Mohoric said, adding that the day's two-man breakaway with Vasil Kiryienka (Team Sky) and Quick-Step's Remi Cavagna - who gained a six-minute lead on the peloton - had been difficult to reel in.

"All of my teammates did the great job, especially Antonio Nibali, Niccolò Bonifazio and Heinrich Haussler stayed with me till the finish to get a good position before the climbs. I was dropped a little in the last climb but I managed to catch the group and be back to second place on the sprint which was enough to keep the red jersey. I am super happy for myself and my team!"

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