Paris - AFP
Dutchman Lieuwe Westra of Vacansoleil capped an impressive climbing display with victory in the fifth stage of Paris-Nice, held over 178.5km between Rodez and Mende Thursday.
Britain's Bradley Wiggins, third at 6sec just behind Spaniard Alejandro Valverde, retained the race leader's jersey with a 6sec lead now on Westra as American Levi Leipheimer dropped to third at 10.
The race concludes near Nice on Sunday.