Although Duan trailed just after second place yesterday, he held onto the yellow jersey (best overall time) after eight stages with a total time of 24:15.26.

Only 15 seconds behind Duan's overall time, the young cyclist from ADC-Vinh Long Television, Bui Minh Thuy, was the runner-up. Third place went to Thuy's teammate, Ho Van Phuc, who was 27 seconds behind Duan.

With Anh's great contributions in the this stage, the Domesco Dong Thap team led the team rankings with a combined time of 72:48.31, followed by ADC-Vinh Long Television and Sai Gon Plant Protection 1.
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