Tour de France: In video, Paul Seixas's powerful acceleration to claim the white jersey at Markstein

Paul Seixas has seized the white jersey at the Tour de France, demonstrating impressive form with a powerful acceleration on the final ascent to the Markstein.

The French rider took control of his own destiny in the closing kilometers of the last climb. After Tadej Pogacar surged ahead towards another stage victory, Seixas launched his own attack on the Col du Haag. His decisive move aimed to distance his closest rivals, Juan Ayuso and Florian Lipowitz, in the battle for the podium in Paris.

This surge in pace allowed Seixas to create a small gap over both the Spaniard and the German rider by the finish line, finishing 12 seconds ahead of them. The move not only secured him the white jersey but also impressed the enthusiastic crowd lining the route.

Seixas ultimately finished the stage, which ran between Mulhouse and Markstein, in a superb third place. His performance marked a significant step in his pursuit of a podium finish in the prestigious cycling race.

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The Frenchman took his destiny into his own hands in the final of the last ascent to go and get the white jersey and get closer to the podium at the Markstein.