Lennert Van Eetvelt delivered an outstanding performance on stage 5 of the 2024 Gree-Tour of Guangxi, showcasing his cycling prowess to claim a crucial summit victory. Riding for Lotto-Dstny, Van Eetvelt demonstrated incredible stamina and strategy on a day that held significant implications for the overall race standings. As the race progressed towards the summit finish, he launched a powerful attack to distance himself from his competitors, ultimately overtaking Oscar Onley from dsm firmenich-PostNL.

Onley, displaying resilience and speed, managed to secure second place after being outpaced by Van Eetvelt and quickly passing Victor Lafay, who initially held a strong position close to the finish. Lafay finished in fourth place, just behind his teammate Alex Baudin, who claimed third. Van Eetvelt's victory on this decisive general classification stage catapulted him into the lead, placing him in the prestigious red jersey with just one stage remaining. He now leads the overall standings by five seconds over Onley, with Baudin trailing by fifteen seconds.

This triumph highlights Van Eetvelt's promising form, as he also began the season with an overall win at the UAE Tour. With this latest achievement, he appears poised to potentially cap his season by securing another WorldTour general classification win. As cycling enthusiasts eagerly look forward to the final stage, all eyes are on Van Eetvelt to see if he'll conclude 2024 with yet another spectacular victory. The race continues to captivate spectators, as the battle for top honors intensifies and the drama unfolds on the roads of Guangxi.