Alexander Kristoff rode a perfect race on the selective parcours of the Primus Classic, even though it was his very first participation. Kristoff was part of the small remaining peloton in the final kilometers. Thanks to the pulls of Dimitri Claeys, the early breakaway and a dangerous counterattack were neutralized, enabling the Norwegian rider to prepare the sprint in the streets of Haacht. Unfortunately the former European Champion was involved in a crash in front of the peloton.