The Portuguese rider stayed safely in the peloton to secure UAE Team Emirates their first World Tour General Classification.
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Video: Rui Costa secures UAE Team Emirates first World Tour General Classification at Abu Dhabi Tour 2017
ADT17 - Stage 4 with commentary
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