Nizzolo grabs victory as Cavendish comes up short on stage three of Tour of Croatia

Nizzolo, who also won the race's opening stage, regained the overall victory from stage two winner Mark Cavendish, who was able to do no better than fourth after failing to get into a decent position to attack the twisting finish.

There had been a six-man breakaway early on during the 190km route from Makarska to Sibenik, which included Mark Christian of Team Wiggins, but the hapless riders were hoovered up by the peloton in the closing moments.

The race continues on Friday with a 122km stage from Crikvenica to Učka.

1. Giacomo Nizzolo (ITA) Trek-Segafredo

2. Timothy Dupont (BEL) Verandas Willems Cycling Team

3. Matteo Pelucchi (ITA) IAM Cycling

4. Mark Cavendish (GB) Dimension Data

5. Nicola Ruffoni (ITA) Bardiani CSF