 In the points classification, cyclists received points for finishing in the top 15 in a stage.For winning a stage, a rider earned 25 points, with 20 for second, 16 for third, 14 for fourth, 12 for fifth, 10 for sixth with a point fewer per place down to a single point for 15th place.Points were also won in intermediate sprints; three points for crossing the sprint line first, two points for second place, and one for third.