This wasn't a solo statement from Mas — it was Movistar's plan working exactly as designed, with García Pierna seeded in the 44-rider break to be a satellite for the final kilometres. Mas said as much himself: «It's true that today's time gap was thanks to Raúl but really the whole team has helped.» The number that matters isn't Mas's climbing, it's Roglič's response — none. He drops to third overall, 2:10 back, while Movistar has shown it can manufacture gaps with a teammate's legs rather than the leader's.