GELEEN, Netherlands (AFP) - Spanish rider Jose Ivan Gutierrez beat Britain's David Millar to claim the Tour of Benelux title on Wednesday.

The Caisse d'Epargne rider claimed victory after finishing seconds behind Belgian Sebastien Rosseler in the seventh and final stage, a 29.6km time-trial.

It was the first professional success for 26-year-old Rosseler who timed 36min 50sec with Gutierrez two seconds behind.

Millar crossed in fourth to finish 11 seconds behind the Spaniard with Sweden's Gustav-Erik Larsson completing the podium.

Overnight leader Thomas Dekker paid the price of his fall on Tuesday, and battling grazes and bruising had to settle for 21st place in the time-trial at 1min 21sec and fifth position overall.

"Mentally I wasn't in it," said the Dutch rider.

It was Gutierrez's second success of the season after the Tour of the Mediterranean.

"It proves that I can challenge throughout the season," said the 28-year-old three-time Spanish time-trial champion. "It's a great win because we didn't expect a Spanish victory in this type of event."