Gallery: 2014 Superprestige-Ruddervoorde

Lars van der Haar was an animator early, but another rider’s miscue forced him into chase mode. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Kevin Pauwels was a contender throughout, but had to settle for seventh on the day. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Sven Nys said he felt good, but was not aggressive enough. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Mathieu van der Poel went into the red after taking a header in the sand and wound up second on Sunday. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van der Haar chased back to finish fifth. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Meeusen didn’t make his move until late in the game. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Meeusen buried himself in the sprint. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Meeusen celebrating at the line. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

A weary Meeusen took five after the finish. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

Van der Poel was baked, too. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com

The top three. Photo: Tim De Waele | TDWsport.com