The ninth stage of the Vuelta a España saw Enric Mas take victory in the sprint between La Vila Joiosa and Villajoyosa, with a time of 5 hours 10 minutes 40 seconds, matching that of Oscar Onley. Primož Roglič finished third, followed by Felix Gal. Latin American riders, including Harold Tejada and Richard Carapaz, placed between eighth and tenth. Mas thus consolidates his position as the leader in the general classification.