5. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned/Alpecin-Deceuninck) +38secs
6. Jonas Vingegaard (Den/Jumbo-Visma) +40secs
7. Primoz Roglic (Slo/Jumbo-Visma) +41secs
8. Adam Yates (GB/Ineos Grenadiers) +48secs
9. Stefan Kung (Swi/Groupama - FDJ Same time
10. Tom Pidcock (GB/Ineos Grenadiers) +49secs
Important points for Laporte
Van Aert's Jumbo-Visma team-mate Christophe Laporte, freed from his usual role as lead-out man, sprinted to third place ahead of Alexander Kristoff and Peter Sagan. Taking those points from his potential rivals will help van Aert in the Green Jersey competition.
Can anybody stop this man?
Last year, Wout van Aert won a mountain stage on Mont Ventoux, a time trial and a bunch sprint on the Champs-Elysees.
For most people, that'd be pretty hard to beat.
By riding away from the entire field - including all the GC contenders - to win a stage in the Yellow Jersey, he might just have done it.
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'This jersey gives you wings'
Yellow Jersey and stage winner Wout van Aert was just asked if he was sick of being beaten by a bunch sprint and replied with a smile: "I didn't want to take the risk anymore."
He flapped his arms before punching the air at the line and explained his celebration by saying "this jersey gives you wings".
Van Aert extends overall lead
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Wout van Aert's win today means he extends his overall lead in the Yellow Jersey - he's now 25 seconds clear.
What a win for Van Aert
What a way to finish the stage that was. Wout van Aert had three second-places from the Tour before today, but now he has that win to go with his yellow jersey, after attacking on the final climb.
Poor old Jasper Philipsen is probably regretting his celebration by now...
Jasper Philipsen wins the bunch sprint behind Van Aert - and he thinks he has won the stage. He'll soon find out what really happened.
Wout van Aert wins stage four
Wout van Aert punches the sky as he crosses the line. A superb victory.
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This is incredible by Van Aert. A brilliant ride. That last climb was his chance and his plan worked to perfection. They are not going to catch him now...
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2km to go
Doesn't look like Wout van Aert will finish second today then... still work to do though!
The gap is 20 seconds.
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3km to go
The gap is coming down but Wout van Aert is still 25 seconds clear. His team-mates are sitting at the front of the bunch, trying to slow everyone down.
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4km to go
Wout van Aert has won five stages at the Tour de France so far - two in 2020, and three last year - but attacking from the front to win in the Yellow Jersey would be something really special.
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5km to go
Van Aert is now 27 seconds clear, and his lead is getting bigger. The big hitters in the General Classification are together in a bunch behind him, but they are not looking like they are going to chase him down.
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7.8km to go
The cross tail-wind played absolute havoc there as it came in off the Channel. How are these teams chasing Van Aert going to organise themselves from here?
The Belgian is now 18 seconds clear. It's pretty chaotic behind him.
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9.8km to go
Wout van Aert has gone out on his own. He's opened up an 11 second gap and is flying.
The peloton has been scattered.
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10.7km to go
There are suddenly gaps all over the road. Geraint Thomas is up there near the front, but Wout van Aert is clear as they go up this final climb.
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Chris Bevan
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Right that's all on this live page for today. Here's our report on Wout van Aert's stunning victory on stage four.
We'll be back for stage five, when the race heads from Lille to Arenberg on Wednesday, and hits the cobbles!
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Stage Four results
1. Wout van Aert (Bel/Jumbo-Visma) 4hrs 01min 6 sec
2. Jasper Philipsen (Bel/Alpecin-Deceuninck) + 8 secs.
3. Christophe Laporte (Fra/Jumbo-Visma) Same time
4. Alexander Kristoff (Nor/Intermarche) Same time
5. Peter Sagan (Svk/TotalEnergies) Same time
6. Luca Mozzato (Ita/B&B Hotels) Same time
7. Danny van Poppel (Ned/Bora-Hansgrohe) Same time
8. Hugo Hofstetter (Fra/Arkea-Samsic) Same time
9. Michael Matthews (Aus/BikeExchange-Jayco) Same time
10. Benjamin Thomas (Fra/Cofidis) Same time
General Classification after stage four
1. Wout van Aert (Bel/Jumbo-Visma) 13hrs 02mins 43secs
2. Yves Lampaert (Bel/Quick-Step Alpha Vinyl) +25secs
3. Tadaj Pogacar (Slo/UAE Team Emirates) +32secs
4. Mads Pedersen (Den/Trek-Segafredo) +36secs
5. Mathieu van der Poel (Ned/Alpecin-Deceuninck) +38secs
6. Jonas Vingegaard (Den/Jumbo-Visma) +40secs
7. Primoz Roglic (Slo/Jumbo-Visma) +41secs
8. Adam Yates (GB/Ineos Grenadiers) +48secs
9. Stefan Kung (Swi/Groupama - FDJ Same time
10. Tom Pidcock (GB/Ineos Grenadiers) +49secs
Important points for Laporte
Van Aert's Jumbo-Visma team-mate Christophe Laporte, freed from his usual role as lead-out man, sprinted to third place ahead of Alexander Kristoff and Peter Sagan. Taking those points from his potential rivals will help van Aert in the Green Jersey competition.
Can anybody stop this man?
Last year, Wout van Aert won a mountain stage on Mont Ventoux, a time trial and a bunch sprint on the Champs-Elysees.
For most people, that'd be pretty hard to beat.
By riding away from the entire field - including all the GC contenders - to win a stage in the Yellow Jersey, he might just have done it.
'This jersey gives you wings'
Yellow Jersey and stage winner Wout van Aert was just asked if he was sick of being beaten by a bunch sprint and replied with a smile: "I didn't want to take the risk anymore."
He flapped his arms before punching the air at the line and explained his celebration by saying "this jersey gives you wings".
Van Aert extends overall lead
Wout van Aert's win today means he extends his overall lead in the Yellow Jersey - he's now 25 seconds clear.
What a win for Van Aert
What a way to finish the stage that was. Wout van Aert had three second-places from the Tour before today, but now he has that win to go with his yellow jersey, after attacking on the final climb.
Poor old Jasper Philipsen is probably regretting his celebration by now...
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Jasper Philipsen wins the bunch sprint behind Van Aert - and he thinks he has won the stage. He'll soon find out what really happened.
Wout van Aert wins stage four
Wout van Aert punches the sky as he crosses the line. A superb victory.
Post update
1km to go
This is incredible by Van Aert. A brilliant ride. That last climb was his chance and his plan worked to perfection. They are not going to catch him now...
Post update
2km to go
Doesn't look like Wout van Aert will finish second today then... still work to do though!
The gap is 20 seconds.
Post update
3km to go
The gap is coming down but Wout van Aert is still 25 seconds clear. His team-mates are sitting at the front of the bunch, trying to slow everyone down.
Post update
4km to go
Wout van Aert has won five stages at the Tour de France so far - two in 2020, and three last year - but attacking from the front to win in the Yellow Jersey would be something really special.
Post update
5km to go
Van Aert is now 27 seconds clear, and his lead is getting bigger. The big hitters in the General Classification are together in a bunch behind him, but they are not looking like they are going to chase him down.
Post update
7.8km to go
The cross tail-wind played absolute havoc there as it came in off the Channel. How are these teams chasing Van Aert going to organise themselves from here?
The Belgian is now 18 seconds clear. It's pretty chaotic behind him.
Post update
9.8km to go
Wout van Aert has gone out on his own. He's opened up an 11 second gap and is flying.
The peloton has been scattered.
Post update
10.7km to go
There are suddenly gaps all over the road. Geraint Thomas is up there near the front, but Wout van Aert is clear as they go up this final climb.
Post update
11km to go
Jumbo-Visna also going hard.