Etixx Quick Step's Yves Lampaert has said that he is delighted to have won the Driedaagse van West-Vlaande to give his team their sixteenth victory so far this season.
Lampaert finished fifth in the prologue, won stage one and finished safely in the peloton in stage two, to win the race in West Flanders in Belgium.
Speaking about his victory to his team's website, Lampaert said:"After 25 kilometers there were seven guys in the front, but we controlled the race very well with Iljo Keisse and Petr Vakoc working hard on the front.
"We were in control the entire day, it was impressive. There was an echelon for a certain moment in the front with several of our riders in good position, but when we came into the local lap they eventually caught us. So we tried to organise a bit the sprint for Gianni. But OK, he was 5th after a long day of defending my leadership. I'm really happy for the win.
"When you consider what we did over a three-day period, it was excellent. The team worked really well and I am proud to be able to finish their job. For me it's the first time I won a stage race. Last night I slept really well. I was confident in the team. But you never know what can happen in cycling and we we have respect for every rider and team.
"So today we were attentive and motivated. We did our best to win the race and I think this is a team victory more than just my victory. The team did so well and I want to thank them for supporting me. We are thrilled as a group, and can look to the next races with optimism and satisfaction with what we did here."