Oscar Onley remains fourth overall at the Vuelta a Espana following a straightforward run through stage 11.
The day culminated in a bunch sprint, as the peloton stayed together over the day's main climbing test.
Netcompany INEOS hit the front on the run into Lorca, piloting Onley across the five kilometre to go marker and GC safety. The result ensured the Scot remains well placed ahead of Thursday's mountain test, 2:20 back on leader Enric Mas (Movistar).
Matthew Brennan (Visma | Lease a Bike) claimed a third stage victory in the final sprint, with Embret Svestad-Bardseng leading the team home.
Attention now quickly turns to stage 12 and its five categorised climbs, including the Calar Alto summit finish.
