Spanish rider Jose Ivan Gutierrez beat Britain's David Millar to claim the Tour of Benelux title on Wednesday.

The Caisse d'Epargne rider claimed victory after finishing seconds behind Belgian Sebastien Rosseler in the seventh and final stage, a 29.6km time-trial.

It was the first professional success for 26-year-old Rosseler who timed 36:50 with Gutierrez two seconds behind.

Millar crossed in fourth to finish 11 seconds behind the Spaniard with Sweden's Gustav-Erik Larsson completing the podium.

Overnight leader Thomas Dekker (Rabobank) paid the price of his fall on Tuesday, and battling grazes and bruising had to settle for 21st place in the time-trial at 1min 21sec and fifth position overall.

"Mentally I wasn't in it," said the Dutch rider.

It was Gutierrez's second success of the season after the Tour of the Mediterranean.

"It proves that I can challenge throughout the season," said the 28-year-old three-time Spanish time-trial champion. "It's a great win because we didn't expect a Spanish victory in this type of event."

Results
1. Sebastien Rosseler (B), Quick Step 29.6km in 36:50 (48.217kph)
2. Jose Ivan Gutierrez (Sp), Caisse d'Epargne, at 0:02
3. Gustav Larsson (Swe), Unibet, at 0:06
4. David Millar (GB), Saunier Duval, at 0:11
5. Manuel Quinziato (I), Liquigas, at 0:20
6. Raivis Belohvosciks (Lat), Saunier Duval, at 0:29
7. Vladimir Gusev (Rus), Discovery, at 0:32
8. Leif Hoste (B), Predictor-Lotto, at 0:51
9. Sebastian Lang (G), Gerolsteiner, at 0:52
10. Kim Kirchen (Lux), T-Mobile, at 0:55Final Overall
1. Jose Ivan Gutierrez (Sp), Caisse d'Epargne 26:05:44
2. David Millar (GB), Saunier Duval, at 0:11
3. Gustav Larsson (Swe), Unibet, at 1:05
4. Leif Hoste (B), Predictor-Lotto, at 1:12
5. Thomas Dekker (Nl), Rabobank, at 1:15
6. Vladimir Gusev (Rus), Discovery, at 1:17
7. Bram Tankink (Nl), Quick Step, at 1:32
8. Sebastien Rosseler (B), Quick Step, at 1:33
9. Paul Martens (G), Skil-Shimano, at 1:34
10. Jurgen Van Den Broeck (B), Predictor-Lotto, at 1:34