Garmin-Slipstream's David Millar couldn't hold a 5-second lead over the peloton in the final kilometer of Stage 2 at the Dauphiné Libéré as Italy's Angelo Furlan of Lampre won the sprint.
Millar, who sits in 5th place overall, faded within reach of the finish line in Dijon to end the 141-mile race. He was swarmed by the QuickStep team of Tom Boonen, who finished 3rd. Marcus Zberg of BMC Racing finished in 2nd place.
Australia's Cadel Evans safely finished further back, retaining his 8-second lead over Spain's Alberto Contador of Team Astana. Both are favorites to win the Tour de France, which begins in Monaco on July 4.
Alejandro Valverde of Spain sits in 3rd place overall.
Brent Bookwalter of BMC Racing is the highest placed US cyclist at the Dauphiné. He sits in 10th-place overall.
The 8-stage race continues to St. Etienne on Tuesday.
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