Britain’s Matthew Brennan celebrated his fourth stage victory in this year’s Vuelta a Espana during stage 16 in La Rabida on Tuesday.

The 21-year-old from Darlington, making his Grand Tour debut, was expertly positioned by his Visma-Lease a Bike team-mate Wout van Aert before sprinting ahead to clinch a thrilling group finish.

Bryan Coquard from Cofidis and Vito Braet of Lotto-Intermarche rounded out the podium, as Brennan continued to impress in his inaugural Grand Tour.

Brennan expressed his disbelief after the race, stating, "It's unbelievable. Four victories, and the plan was for one. For the team, it's six, I've lost count, we've won so many."

He credited Van Aert's guidance, saying, "I really trusted Wout and followed his wheel all the way. It's incredible that he can put you in such a perfect position in such a chaotic race."

Throughout the stage, Brennan’s team maintained a strong presence at the front of the peloton, successfully tracking a five-rider breakaway led by Kevin Vermaerke with about 30 kilometers remaining. After reeling in the leaders, Van Aert accelerated to set up Brennan for yet another victory.

In the general classification, Enrico Mas of Spain remains in the lead, over two minutes ahead of Felix Gall from Austria and Slovenia’s four-time champion Primoz Roglic. Oscar Onley from Britain holds fifth place.