Cavendish now five behind Merckx of Belgium. Picture: Action Images
Mark Cavendish powers through to win his third stage out of six at the Tour de France 2016.
This win takes him to outright second in the most stage wins in Tour history.
The Manxman is now one clear of Frenchman Bernard Hinault and five behind five-time tour winner Eddy Merckx of Belgium.
The Isle of Man cyclist, who owns a property in Ongar, beat Marcel Kittel in the final sprint.
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