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Martin: will hope to target more points when the race hits the mountains (file photo). AP/Press Association Images
Vuelta 2014

Ireland's Dan Martin continued his great start at the Vuelta today

Martin fourth in the race for the green jersey after the opening four stages in spain.

FOR THE SECOND day running, Ireland’s Daniel Martin was edged out in a sprint finish at the Vuelta à Espana.

Martin finished fifth in today’s fourth stage from Mairena del Alcor to Cordoba, won by Germany’s John Degenkolb (Team Giant-Shimano).

The result leaves Martin fourth on 32 points in the points classification following his second-place finish on Monday.

Michael Matthews and Degenkolb lead the challenge for the green jersey on 45 points ahead of the race’s first mountain stage on Thursday.

Australia’s Matthews (Orica-GreenEdge) also leads the general classification standings by eight seconds after he crossed the line in third today.

Nairo Quintana is second overall with Alejandro Valverde a further seven seconds back in third. Martin is in 20th, 43 seconds behind Matthews.

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