Dominika Włodarczyk rode the perfect domestique's race at Milano-Sanremo Donne in 2026. The Pole followed the decisive Poggio selection into the front group of five and then emptied herself on the descent and flat run-in, driving the move to keep it clear and protect UAE Team ADQ teammate Eleonora Camilla Gasparrini's podium chance. Having spent herself in support, she still held on for fifth at +0:04 — a top-five of her own that came as a by-product of an unselfish ride that helped deliver a home Monument podium for her team.