The second stage of the Tour Down Under, routed around Tanunda (128.8 km), was won this Wednesday by Sam Welfsford (Red Bull-Bora-Hansgrohe). The Australian, already winner the day before, this time won in the sprint, ahead of the Belgian Arne Marit (Intermarché-Wanty) and Bryan Coquard (Cofidis). Another Frenchman ranked in the top 10. It was Alexis Renard, also with Cofidis, who finished ninth.