Ireland's Nicolas Roche has moved back up to second place at the Vuelta a Espana.

Roche produced a blistering Individual Time Trial during today's 11th stage, finishing the 38.8 kilometre course in the 6th fastest overall time of 52 minutes and 48 seconds.

With overnight leader Chris Horner struggling today, Roche now trails the new red jersey holder, Vincenzo Nibali by just 33 seconds.

Alejandro Valverde and Horner are a further 13 seconds back.

The stage was won by Switzerland's Fabian Cancellara in 51 minutes flat.