His first important result was in Gent–Wevelgem, where he outsprinted Thor Hushovd and Fabian Cancellara for 3rd place (behind the breakaway of Nico Mattan and Juan Antonio Flecha). ###>Arrivé quelques secondes après Nico Mattan et Juan Antonio Flecha, il bat Fabian Cancellara et Thor Hushovd au sprint pour prendre la troisième place.