However, in March 2021, due to doping all his results obtained between 28 July 2015 and 21 October 2019 were cancelled, including 2018 Volta a Portugal.

[2] The passage through Torre was replaced by Penhas Douradas climb, also the Seia intermediate sprint was eliminated.

[3] There were four main individual classifications being contested in the 2018 Volta a Portugal, as well a team, combination and national rider competition.

The most important was the general classification, which was calculated by adding each rider's finishing times on each stage.

In addition, riders receive points for finishing in the top three at intermediate sprints during each stage – awarded on a 3–2–1 scale.

The riders in the team that led this classification were identified with yellow number bibs on the back of their jerseys.

[4] The seven and final award represents the classification for Portuguese riders and was sponsored by Jogos Santa Casa.