Israel - Premier Tech's Pascal Ackermann has taken the win at the 1st ever edition of Classic Dunkerque, denying Biniam Girmay in the final sprint and securing a boost to the confidence levels ahead of the upcoming 4 Jours du Dunkerque.

Heading into the final 50 kilometres, four riders remained out ahead of the peloton, those being: Abram Stockman (Unibet Tietema Rockets), Kenny Molly (Van Rysel Roubaix), Luca De Meester (Wagner Bazin WB) and Similien Hamon (CIC - U - Nantes). As the peloton began to ramp things up, the gap was gradually getting closer, and with just over 30km to go, the attackers had been swallowed up by the bunch.