Originally Posted by DXchulo

What? How is a guy who was just in a >200km break going to help a teammate less than 1k from the line? 4th place in a successful break is better than middle of the peloton, especially when all the teams with sprinters are gunning so hard for you.

Not to mention that Auge had a chance at yellow if he finished 18 seconds (I think) ahead of Cancellara. You think he'd be upset about 4th place and a yellow jersey?