Mark Cavendish was in great form on his return to competitive cycling after a break following the birth of daughter Delilah at the beginning of the month.
He finished third in the prologue at the start of the Tour of Romandie in Switzerland.
The short 3.3km course in Lausanne was made more difficult by persistent rain.
Sky team-mate Geraint Thomas won with Cav 6 seconds back.
It's the first time the Manx Missile has competed in the same squad as Bradley Wiggins who came home in 11th spot.
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