With the world champion set to seal a fourth Tour title this weekend, this is how he ensured his supremacy in the sport's biggest race

Such is Tadej Pogacar’s domination on the Tour de France that what began as a frantic chase for stage wins has morphed into a racing masterclass - a reigning champion pulling the strings on his way to a fourth title.

The Australian went solo with 16km left on the toughest summit of this year’s race, while Pogacar withstood an onslaught from Visma-Lease a Bike