His Tour de Ski campaign was also marred by relatively poor results in the opening stages. However, he climbed the rankings and finished 2nd after winning the prestigious penultimate stage (20 km classic mass start) in Val di Fiemme. In doing so, he also took all the intermediate bonus sprints, which had never previously been done by the winner of the race.
The Tour de Ski campaign for him was also marked by subpar results in the initial stages. However, he managed to improve his position and ultimately finished 2nd after winning the crucial penultimate stage (20 km classic mass start) in Val di Fiemme. This achievement also earned him all the intermediate bonus sprints, a feat previously unaccomplished by the winner of the race.