The Swede started slowly, but increased all the time and eventually won in the time of 6.15.56, five seconds ahead of runner-up Ted-Jan Bloemen, Canada.
Bloemen holds the world record of 6.01.86.
Third came the Dutchman Patrick Roest.
Van der Poel does not yet have an Olympic place, but aims to qualify in both 5,000 meters and 10,000 meters.
In the longer distance, he is a world record holder.
The text is updated.