Froome finished safely in the peloton to confirm his position as overall race winner by more than four minutes.

Ireland's Nicolas Roche finished safely in the peloton, rolling in 27th, and remained ninth overall in the general classification.

And that was the overall winning margin, as Evans then finished safely in the peloton in the final 81-kilometre stage from Winton to Invercargill.

The 24-year-old finished safely in the main bunch at the end of the Vuelta a España, placing 13th overall.

The 22-year-old from Poland, riding for WM3 Pro Cycling, was leading overnight and finished safely in the front group to secure the green jersey.