Anton wins stage four in Spain

Anton attacked 400ms from the line on the steep uphill finish in Valdepenas de Jaen for Spain's first stage win in their biggest home race.

Italy's Vincenzo Nibali was a close second behind the Euskaltel rider, with Slovakia's Peter Velits third.

Stage three winner Gilbert finished close behind to remain in the overall lead for a second successive day.

The Tour of Spain ends in Madrid on September 19th.

Stage Results:

1. Igor Anton (Spain / Euskaltel) 5 hrs 00 mins 29 secs
2. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy / Liquigas) +1"
3. Peter Velits (Slovakia / HTC - Columbia)
4. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha)
5. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium / Omega Pharma - Lotto) +5"
6. Tejay Van Garderen (U.S. / HTC - Columbia) +8"
7. Ezequiel Mosquera (Spain / Xacobeo) +12"
8. Nicolas Roche (Ireland / AG2R)
9. Ruben Plaza (Spain / Caisse d'Epargne)
10. Rigoberto Uran (Colombia / Caisse d'Epargne) +19"

Overall Standings:

1. Philippe Gilbert (Belgium/Omega Pharma-Lotto) 13h 56m 30s
2. Igor Anton (Spain / Euskaltel) +10"
3. Joaquim Rodriguez (Spain / Katusha)
4. Vincenzo Nibali (Italy / Liquigas) +12"
5. Peter Velits (Slovakia / HTC - Columbia) +16"
6. Tejay Van Garderen (U.S. / HTC - Columbia) +29"
7. Xavier Tondo (Spain / Cervelo) +49"
8. Fraenk Schleck (Luxembourg / Saxo Bank) +50"
9. Ruben Plaza (Spain / Caisse d'Epargne) +54"
10. Ezequiel Mosquera (Spain / Xacobeo) +55"