| # | Rider | Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | FRAPaul MagnierSoudal–Quick-Step | |
| 2 | ITAJonathan MilanLidl–Trek | |
| 3 | URUGuillermo Thomas SilvaXDS Astana Team | |
| 4 | NORAndreas LeknessundUno-X Mobility | |
| 5 | DENJonas VingegaardVisma–Lease a Bike | |
| 6 | BELJasper StuyvenSoudal–Quick-Step | |
| 7 | ITAMattia BaisTeam Polti VisitMalta | |
| 8 | ITAGiulio CicconeLidl–Trek | |
| 9 | AUTFelix GallDecathlon CMA CGM | |
| 10 | ITAManuele TarozziBardiani–CSF 7 Saber |
Times in Sydney time (AEDT). Results: Wikipedia, “2026 Giro d'Italia”, CC BY-SA 4.0. Unofficial, updated after the event.