Nairo Quintana took the overall race lead at the Vuelta a Espana ©Twitter/Vuelta a Espana

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The 10th stage of the race began in Lugones ©Twitter/Vuelta a Espana
The 10th stage of the race began in Lugones ©Twitter/Vuelta a Espana
A early breakaway formed on a tough mountainous stage ©Facebook/Vuelta a Espana
A early breakaway formed on a tough mountainous stage ©Facebook/Vuelta a Espana
Nairo Quintana attacked in the closing stages and went clear ©Getty Images
Nairo Quintana attacked in the closing stages and went clear ©Getty Images
Chris Froome recovered from getting dropped to eventually finish third ©Getty Images
Chris Froome recovered from getting dropped to eventually finish third ©Getty Images


Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador lost time on their two closest rivals ©Getty Images
Alejandro Valverde and Alberto Contador lost time on their two closest rivals ©Getty Images
Nairo Quintana secured the stage victory ©Getty Images
Nairo Quintana secured the stage victory ©Getty Images
He is now nearly one minute ahead of his nearest rival overall ©Facebook/Vuelta a Espana
He is now nearly one minute ahead of his nearest rival overall ©Facebook/Vuelta a Espana


Omar Fraile took over the King of the Mountains jersey ©Twitter/Vuelta a Espana
Omar Fraile took over the King of the Mountains jersey ©Twitter/Vuelta a Espana


Nairo Quintana will look to extend his race lead after the rest day ©Getty Images
Nairo Quintana will look to extend his race lead after the rest day ©Getty Images