I have to correct myself here. It looks I misinterpreted a couple of things in my post above.
Pogi said after the race he felt very good in the heat this time. He also helped Mezgec a bit getting 3rd in the end by keeping the tempo high. By doing that, he prevented a Tratnik attack, so Mezgec could sprint for bronze medal. Mezgec said he might return the favor in the Tour if the right situation arises.
Also when I mentioned Mezgec talking to his girlfriend, he was probably thinking about other riders (from conti teams), who were in the chasing group with him in the first part of the race, not riding fast enough, and not about Pogi and Tratnik.