Norwegian Katusha rider Alexander Kristoff has won the second stage of the Tour of Qatar, while also taking the gold jersey as race leader, after a 187.5km ride from Al Wakra to Al Khor Corniche.
The 27-year-old from Oslo won a bunch sprint on Monday, after a high-tempo stage, as he held off Italian Andrea Guardini of Astana and BMC rider Greg Van Avermaet of Belgium.
The victory for Kristoff, who won two stages on last year's Tour de France, gave him a one second lead over Belgian veteran Tom Boonen (Quick Step), in the overall standings, while Van Avermaet is three seconds adrift.
Tuesday will feature a 10.9km individual time-trial around the Lusail Circuit as the race follows a six stage route which finishes in Doha on Friday.
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