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.
His Tour de Ski effort was also marred by lackluster beginnings. Nevertheless, he rose through the ranks and finished 2nd after securing the top spot in the penultimate stage (20 km classic mass start) in Val di Fiemme. This accomplishment also included all the intermediate bonus sprints, a first for the winner of the race.