Sergio Henao survived yet another Alberto Contador onslaught to win Paris-Nice, giving under-pressure Team Sky their fifth title in six years in the Race to the Sun.
The Colombian won by just two seconds, salvaging his yellow jersey in the final stage after Spaniard Contador (Trek Segafredo) pulled away 50 km from the finish.
Australia's two-time former winner Richie Porte finished a disappointing week with a 10th-place overall finish.
Contador picked up two seconds in time bonuses at the intermediate sprint and another six by taking second place in the eighth stage behind compatriot David De La Cruz (Quick Step Floors).
Henao, who started the day with a 31-second advantage over Contador, crossed the line 21 seconds after his rival.
Last year, Team Sky's Geraint Thomas beat Contador by four seconds to win Paris-Nice.
Sky have come under fire for failing to prove what was in a medical package ordered by a team doctor and delivered to Bradley Wiggins at the 2011 Criterium du Dauphine.
Team Sky and British Cycling have both been subject of an investigation by UK Anti-Doping (UKAD) into allegations of wrongdoing in the sport. Both have denied any doping violations.
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