Laurens Sweeck (Crelan-Corendon) accelerated around Niels Vandeputte (Alpecin-Deceuninck Development) just before the line to win Superprestige Niel by less than half a wheel. Series leader Michael Vanthourenhout (Pauwels Sauzen-Altez Industriebouw) disconnected from the pair on the final corners before the tarmac and settled for third, 13 seconds back..
Sweeck earned his first 'cross victory of the season, moving his career total to 43, applying the pressure throughout the race as the trio of Belgians worked their way to the front after three laps. Sweeck's teammate Emiel Verstrynge faded in his effort to make a firm catch and finished fourth, 24 seconds back.
