MORGINS, Switzerland (AP) Nairo Quintana was awarded victory, and took the overall lead, after stage two of the Tour of Romandie on Thursday when Ilnur Zakarin was demoted for impeding him.
Zakarin, the defending champion from Russia, finished first in a sprint to complete a climb to the Morgins ski station but veered right across Quintana's racing line in the final 50 meters.
Quintana got first place plus time bonuses that lifted the Colombian 18 seconds ahead of Zakarin in the overall standings.
A chasing pack headed by Rui Costa of Portugal was 26 seconds back and included the yellow jersey of Spain's Jon Izagirre.
Izagirre is third overall, 20 seconds behind his Movistar teammate Quintana.
Two-time Romandie winner Chris Froome of Britain had a puncture and finished 17 minutes back.
