| # | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | COLSantiago BuitragoTeam Bahrain Victorious | |
| 2 | BELWout van AertVisma–Lease a Bike | |
| 3 | NORAndreas LeknessundUno-X Mobility | |
| 4 | ESPMikel LandaSoudal–Quick-Step | |
| 5 | NORTobias Halland JohannessenUno-X Mobility | |
| 6 | ESPEnric MasMovistar Team | |
| 7 | ESPPau MiquelTeam Bahrain Victorious | |
| 8 | ITALorenzo FortunatoXDS Astana Team | |
| 9 | BELRamses DebruyneAlpecin–Premier Tech | |
| 10 | USAKevin VermaerkeUAE Team Emirates XRG |
Times in Sydney time (AEDT). Results: Wikipedia, “2026 Vuelta a España”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Unofficial, updated after the event.
