By the sum of two runs, the Russian showed a result of 1.46.55, ahead of his traditional rival Martins Dukursa from Latvia by 0.04 seconds. Three winners closed German Felix Keysinger. Silver medalist of the Games in Pyeongchang-2018 Nikita Tregubov took seventh place (total time - 1.47.13). Another Russian Evgeny Rukosuev became 16th (1.47.98).

With 425 points scored, Tretyakov leads the overall World Cup after two starts. Dukurs has 420 points.

Earlier, Russian Elena Nikitina won women's competitions in Lake Placid.