Dylan Groenewegen of Jayco AlUla emerged victorious in a thrilling sprint finish to win stage 6 of the Tour de France in Dijon. Groenewegen narrowly beat Jasper Philipsen of Alpecin-Deceuninck in a photo finish, with Philipsen later being relegated for an irregular sprint. Biniam Girmay of Intermarché-Wanty claimed second place, while Fernando Gaviria of Movistar finished third after Philipsen's relegation. The stage saw constant threats of echelons, with Tadej Pogačar of UAE Team Emirates navigating the chaos to retain the yellow jersey. Groenewegen's win marked his first at the Tour since 2022 and his sixth overall at the French Grand Tour. The sprint field showcased its strength, with Groenewegen crediting his team's hard work for the victory. The stage also highlighted the importance of positioning and team tactics in the high-stakes sprint battles of the Tour de France.