Italy's Daniele Bennati (Lampre) won the fourth stage of the Tour of Poland Thursday, held over 213.4km between Inowroclaw and the western town of Leszno.

It was Bennati's second stage win in the tour after he crossed the line first in Tczew to claim the second stage on Tuesday.

Bennati's compatriot Luca Paolini (Quick Step) earned his fourth consecutive runner-up spot in Thursday's stage to further consolidate his overall race lead.

Results
1. Daniele Bennati (I) Lampre, 206km in 5:22:51
2. Luca Paolini (I),Quick Step, same time
3. Angelo Furlan (I), Domina Vacanze, s.t.
4. Baden Cooke (Aus), Française des Jeux, s.t.
5. Uros Murn (Slo), Phonak, s.t.

Overall
1. Luca Paolini (I) Quick Step, 20:16:17
2. Daniele Bennati (I), Lampre, at 0:04
3. Robert Forster (G), Gerolsteiner, at 0:10
4. Baden Cooke (Aus), Française des Jeux, at 0:14
5. Jaan Kirsipuu (Est), Crédit Agricole, s.t.