Team Sky took a one-two on the fourth stage of Paris-Nice as Richie Porte crossed the line just ahead of Geraint Thomas . The British team showed their strength on the final climb of the Croix de Chaubouret and the pair punched the air after both making valuable moves towards the yellow jersey . The pack had already thinned out considerably when Welshman Thomas made his big move with three kilometres to go of the longest stage of the race . It was a Team Sky one-two on the fourth stage of Paris-Nice secured by Richie Porte and Geraint Thomas . Australian Porte then kicked away one kilometre from the finish and it was only Thomas who was able to go with him . Michal Kwiatkowski was third , eight seconds adrift , and that was enough for the Pole to reclaim the overall race lead by a single second , with Porte now next in line and Thomas another two seconds behind in third . Porte , the race winner in 2013 , told the Team Sky website : 'That was a great performance from the team . We took it on from the bottom of that last climb . It was n't easy on there , so to finish first and second is fantastic . Porte celebrates on the podium after winning the fourth stage , and he is now eyeing another overall win . 'We 've got two more hard days coming up now and then a time trial on the Col d'Eze . I love that climb and I 'd love to have a good ride there . I 'm in a good position and having such a strong team here will definitely help . 'With Geraint and I up there on the general classification now , it 's good to have two cards to play . The dream is to hold the yellow jersey on Sunday evening . I love this race and I 'd love to win it again . ' Porte ( centre ) said the success of himself and Jones gave Sky 'two cards to play ' as the race goes on .
Richie Porte finish first in fourth stage of Paris-Nice for Team Sky . Geraint Thomas was second for a one for the British team . Porte , race winner in 2013 , says he would love to triumph again .