Vingegaard on verge of Giro d’Italia glory after powering to penultimate stage

• Overall leader leaves nothing to chance on final climb

• Dane will claim first Giro by reaching Rome finish

Jonas Vingegaard launched an attack during the punishing final climb to clinch victory in stage 20 of the Giro d’Italia, ensuring that he will claim overall victory provided he reaches the finish line in the final stage in Rome.

The 29-year-old Dane, who won the Tour de France twice before winning the Vuelta a España last year, is on the verge of winning his fourth Grand Tour after his maiden appearance in the Giro.