The 25-year-old's finish in the season's last race of the long-distance cup was a statement of strength. In the final stretch, he changed lanes and passed his compatriot Torleif Syrstad. In the end, Riege won by 2.5 seconds.
Axel Jutterström was the best-placed Swede in sixth, 2:28.7 behind Amund Riege.
