The German 's second place finish gave him a bit more breathing room ahead of Peter Sagan in the competition , who finished third on the stage .
The win gives Cavendish a welcome boost in the green jersey competition , sitting now in third 48 points behind Greipel .
The German 's second place finish gave Cavendish a bit more breathing room ahead of Peter Sagan in the competition , who finished third on the stage .
The win gives Cavendish a welcome boost in the green jersey competition , sitting now in third 48 points behind Greipel .