The Belgian cyclist Wout van Aert looked to be able to carve a stage win in the account.

And he was so close that he could not refrain from celebrating - too soon.

Just before the finish line, he was overtaken by David Gaudu.

- I raised my arms a little too early and I'm really ashamed to have lost that way.

It's just a big disappointment to be so close and not be able to finish our work today, says van Aert according to Reuters.

- I had it in my hands.

I just had it ...

See the blunder in the player above.