| # | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | NORMartin UrianstadUno-X Mobility | |
| 2 | NEDPepijn ReinderinkSoudal–Quick-Step | |
| 3 | AUSLuke PlappTeam Jayco–AlUla | |
| 4 | AUSMatthew GreenwoodARA Australian Cycling Team | |
| 5 | FRAEnzo PaleniGroupama–FDJ United | |
| 6 | AUSRobert StannardTeam Bahrain Victorious | |
| 7 | NEDPascal EenkhoornSoudal–Quick-Step | |
| 8 | AUSJay VineUAE Team Emirates XRG | |
| 9 | FRABaptiste VeistrofferLotto–Intermarché | |
| 10 | COLSantiago BuitragoTeam Bahrain Victorious |
Times in Sydney time (AEDT). Results: Wikipedia, “2026 Tour Down Under”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Unofficial, updated after the event.