By Vincent Daheron CHATEAUROUX, France (Reuters) -Tim Merlier of Soudal Quick-Step won stage nine of the Tour de France on Sunday in a sprint finish to deny Jonathan Milan back-to-back stage victories after Mathieu van der Poel's early attack saw him lead the stage until the last kilometre.

Here is a breakdown of the racers who have won the Tour de France the most times: Five: Eddy Merckx (Belgium), Bernard Hinault (France), Miguel Induráin (Spain), Jacques Anquetil (France) Three: Tadej Pogačar (Slovenia)*, Philippe Thys (Belgium), Louison Bobet (France), Greg LeMond (USA)