fair.Remco beated Pogacar fair and square. If Pogacar was at his best? I don't think so, but this was a total humiliation. There are no excuses for such a poor performance. I would love people to be honest like me (call me whatever you want but I don't hide even when I say such horrible takes. Yes, I said Pogacar would destroy Remco). Pogacar sucked and deserved to lose. A reality check is good here and there. I'm pretty sure he thought the RR would be a walk in the park but probably doesn't think that anymore.
but he did not suck. he finished 4th -- his best ever placing.
perhaps your self-congratulating "honesty" needs to lean into giving credit where it is due: remco.