The Garmin Sharp rider was just pipped on the line by Australia's Michael Matthews who takes over the race lead.
Donegal's Philip Deignan finished 86th yesterday, over one and a half minutes back. He's working for his Team Sky leader Chris Froome in his bid for the overall classification.
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Today the riders face a 165 kilometre stage from Mairena del Alco to Cordoba.