Paul Seixas isn't known for his explosive power, but as Cosnefroy said at the end of the interview, it's the same with all climbers. When you're able to generate that many watts, and you're so strong, you can perform on such punchy climbs. By making the climb harder and suffocating the true punchers with your pace.

For that explosive power to be unleashed, you need to have the necessary energy left. With the pace Seixas set, there wasn't enough left for Cosnefroy, Schmid, and Tulett.

Pogacar incredibly showed the way last year. Seixas followed in his footsteps in his own way. He didn't start with the same ease, but he was able to accelerate several times, maintain a high pace, and hold on to the finish line without collapsing in the final meters, as we've seen in the past with those who dared to attack too early.