According to article on cyclingnews, Lopez' points do count so Sky win ranking. I think the ranking points for just five riders is the hidden rankings for next year where transferring riders count
If we hold on a second, since vuelta 2011, barring a mechanical (trentino) when has nibali gained a single second up hill on a mountain finish on wiggins?
Well the sky race guide on their site and on their Facebook site was updated this evening, literally within the last few hours, and states 8 riders. Maybe we will see tomorrow as to who's right?