MADRID, Spain — Alejandro Valverde of Spain has won the Spanish Vuelta while Andre Greipel took the final stage.

The 29-year-old Valverde was the most consistent rider throughout the 21-stage race that began Aug. 29 in Assen, Netherlands.

Samuel Sanchez of Spain was second overall after Sunday's stage, 55 seconds behind. Australia's Cadel Evans finished third, 1 minute, 32 seconds back.

Greipel won the 68.5-mile ride from Rivas-Vaciamadrid to central Madrid in 3 hours, 11 minutes, 55 seconds.