The Belgian location of Hofstade also applauds Van Der Poel. The world champion dominates the elite race of the Challenge X²O Badkamers Trophy, scoring his fourth victory in four races. After the triple win in the World Cup (Namur, Antwerp, and Koksijde), the Dutchman claims the traditional Hofstade classic, which also saw Van Aert finishing in second place after an improving performance. Vandeputte completes the podium in third place, with Nys in fourth. Van Der Poel made a masterpiece by accelerating in the second lap and dropping Nys, who had tried to stay on his wheel. Van Aert shows a clear improvement compared to his debut the day before in Antwerp.