Magnus Sheffield put in a gutsy ride to claim sixth place at the Trofeo Laigueglia.
The American was present in a pair of moves in the closing stages of an exciting race, attacking late on to claim a strong top 10.
Michal Kwiatkowski was also well positioned and on the front as the race ticked off laps of the finishing circuit in Liguria.
The Pole launched an acceleration from the second group on the descent off the Colla Micheri. Up ahead a group of four riders had pushed clear, with Juan Ayuso (UAE Team Emirates - XRG) claiming victory in the four-up sprint.
Christian Scaroni (XDS Astana Team) and Michael Storer (Tudor) rounded out the podium places. Kwiatkowski secured a top-15 finish from the second chasing group.
